Cocktails

Low Calorie Backyard Mojito

By Carmen Collins
low calorie mint mojito

From Bonnie: “I call this a low calorie backyard mojito because I use limes from my tree and mint from my garden. It’s a basic mojito, but I exclude the sugar. The rum is sweet enough that the drink doesn’t really need the extra sugar.”

Read the full story here: Entertaining With Bonni Taylor

low calorie backyard mojito

low calorie backyard mojito

low calorie backyard mojito

Low-Calorie Backyard Mojito

Serves 1

Low Calorie Backyard Mojito

By Camille Styles
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Ingredients

  • sparkling water
  • fresh limes
  • mint leaves
  • light rum

Instructions

  1. Squeeze one lime into a mixing glass. Zest half the lime into the mixing glass as well.
  2. Add leaves of one sprig of mint to the fresh lime juice.
  3. Add one jigger of rum and gently muddle the mixture.
  4. Add 6-8 ounces of sparkling water and shake for 20 seconds.
  5. Pour over ice and garnish with fresh lime and a mint sprig.

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