BLOOD ORANGE MOJITO

Ingredients

• 2 C dark rum
• 10 blood oranges, juiced
• 3/4 C mint simple syrup
• 6 cans club soda
• 1 blood orange, sliced for garnish
• 1 bunch fresh mint leaves, for garnish
• crushed ice
• For the mint simple syrup:
• 3 C fresh mint leaves
• 1 1/2 C raw sugar
• 2 C water

Instructions

1. Prepare the mint simple syrup:

2. Put water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, add the mint leaves, cover and let steep for one hour. Pour through a strainer into an airtight glass container. Refrigerate until ready to use.

3. To prepare the mojitos:

4. In a large pitcher or drink dispenser, combine the dark rum, blood orange juice and mint simple syrup. Mix well to combine.

5. Add 1 - 2 fresh mint leaves to the bottom of each 16 oz glass.

6. Fill each glass half full with the rum mixture. Add about 1/2 C club soda and mix well.

7. Fill each glass with crushed ice, give them one more stir and garnish with a slice of blood orange and a sprig of mint.

Serves 8
Category: Sweets + Drinks

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