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Mojito

Mojito is just one of the national drinks of Cuba. It is based on a sweet syrup flavored with fresh lime juice and crushed fresh mint. This is a nonalcoholic version.

Serves: 6     Added By: suzanne

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Ingredients

1/2 cup dark honey
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
2 cups fresh grapefruit juice, chilled
2 cups fresh orange juice, chilled
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 lime


Method

  1. In a small saucepan, combine honey and lime juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add mint leaves and remove from the heat.
  2. Steep the honey mixture for 5 minutes, then pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl, pressing down lightly on the leaves with the back of a wooden spoon.
  3. Refrigerate the syrup until cold.
  4. In a large pitcher, combine mint syrup, grapefruit and orange juices, and lime zest. Stir until the syrup is dissolved.
  5. Pour into tall, chilled glasses and garnish each glass with a lime slice.

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