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Red Currant Mojito

If you are looking for a red currant recipe, they add a wonderful sweet and sour flavor and gorgeous color in this red currant mojito.
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Keyword red currant cocktail, red currant drink, red currant recipe, redcurrant
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 170kcal
Author Laura Bashar | Family Spice

Ingredients

  • 8 large leaves of mint fresh
  • ½ lime sliced into wedges
  • 2 oz fresh red currants
  • 2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 4 oz white rum
  • 2 cup ice (1 cup per glass)
  • 4 oz club soda (2 oz each glass)

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker crush together mint leaves, lime wedges, red currants and sugar.
  • Add rum and shake well.
  • Fill two glasses with ice (1 cup per glass)
  • Pour red currant mixture evenly between the two glasses and top with club soda and serve.

Notes

Fresh mint is a must for a mojito. Use your favorite variety of mint from plain to spearmint!
Plain white/clear rum is recommended for mojitos.
You can use any variety of limes and even lemons.
Use any fresh fruit or berries that are in season to change up the flavor.
Club soda or plain sparkling water work well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g
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