Grapefruit Mojito
Ingredients
Grapefruit Mojito:
- Lime, cut in half, then cut each half in 4.
- 9-12 mint leaves
- 1½ teaspoons simple syrup
- Ice
- Shot of light rum
- Splash of grapefruit juice
- Club soda
Simple syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Simple Syrup:
- In a medium sauce pan bring the water and sugar to a boil. Once boiling, turn heat down to low. Stir constantly for 3-5 minutes, longer if you prefer a thicker syrup, until the sugar has completely dissolved into the water. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. This step can be done a month ahead of time.
Grapefruit Mojito:
- In a small glass, add the mint leaves and simply syrup. Squeeze the juice from 2 slices of lime into the glass, then add the lime slices, rind and all. Muddle the syrup, mint, and lime together to release the mint's oils.
- Add enough ice to fill the glass, then add your rum, a splash of grapefruit juice, and finally top off the drink with club soda.
- Insert a straw into that mo fo and enjoy!
Notes
According to Google, simple syrup can last to a month refrigerated.
This recipe will make more simple syrup than you need. You can easily lower the quantity of syrup, just do equal parts sugar and water. Or make the bigger batch and save it for an upcoming party or event.
If you don't have the proper tools to muddle the mint, syrup, and lime, use the back of a spoon to gently mash the ingredients together.
When I shot the photography for the mojitos, I did not leave in the limes. I wish I would have, they would have added a nice touch to the pics. But that's why you don't see any in the photos.