Citrus JuicerFantastic for juicing fresh lemons and limes for drinks!
Ingredients
1/2cupmangodivided
6-8mint leavesplus more for garnish
1Tablespoonlime juicejuice of 1/2 lime
2oz.Rumlike Bacardi or Malibu
1tablespoonsimple syrup
1cupclub soda
Ice
Instructions
To a cocktail shaker, add 1/4 cup of the mango (reserving the rest), mint leaves and the lime juice. With a muddler (or the back end of a wooden spoon), muddle or crush together the mango, mint and lime juice.
To the muddled ingredients add in the rum, simple syrup, and ice. Add the lid to the shaker so it fits tightly. Shake the shaker vigorously.
To a glass fill with ice and the reserved mango chunks. Strain the mojito from the shaker into the glass. Top the cocktail and fill the glass with club soda.
If desired, garnish with fresh mint leaves and a lime slice, if desired. Enjoy right away while cold.
Notes
Can this cocktail be made in advance? Yes. You can mix the mojito ingredients separately and reserve in a mason jar. When ready to serve, pour approximately 1/3-1/2 cup of the mixture over ice and top with club soda.