Refreshing Mojito

Name: Refreshing Mojito
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 ounces Mojito mix, divided; 1 mint sprig; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 to 1-1/2 cups ice cubes; 2 ounces apple rum or light rum; 1 ounce club soda

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield 1 serving

Test Kitchen Approved

The great mint flavor of mojitos helps balance the spiciness of Cuban food. My recipe calls for apple rum and a purchased mix.—Eric Brill, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2 ounces Mojito mix, divided
1 mint sprig
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 to 1-1/2 cups ice cubes
2 ounces apple rum or light rum
1 ounce club soda

Directions

Place 1 ounce Mojito mix, mint and sugar in a highball glass; muddle. Add ice. Pour rum, club soda and remaining Mojito mix into glass; stir. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 190 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 33mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

The great mint flavor of mojitos helps balance the spiciness of Cuban food. My recipe calls for apple rum and a purchased mix.—Eric Brill, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

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