Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 20 sprigs fresh mint
- 4 tablespoons lime juice
- Ice, as needed
- 2 ounces white rum
- 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
- 4 ounces sparkling water
- Slices of grapefruit for garnish, if desired
- Extra sprigs mint leaves for garnish, if desired
Cooking Instructions
Step 1: Add sugar and water to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until sugar dissolves, 1-2 minutes. Set aside and cool.
Step 2: Add fresh mint and lime juice to each glass (x2) and muddle to bring out the flavor of the mint.
Step 3: Top each glass with ice.
Step 4: Pour in rum and grapefruit juice. Stir.
Step 5: Top off each glass with sparkling water and garnish with slices of grapefruit and mint, if desired.
Enjoy this refreshing mojito from BestFriendsForFrosting!