Mojitos!

I make this refreshing summer cocktail by omitting the alcohol and using a sugar substitute in lieu of sugar or syrup. It's just as delicious as the original, but you can enjoy this cooling mocktail anytime of the day!

Or for the real thing scroll below!



"Mojitos on the Beach " (non alcoholic version)

Fresh mint,
1 fresh lime,
1 package Sweet n Low or sugar substitute,
Crushed ice ,

6 ounces lime-flavored sparkling water (United market street or Wal-mart carries it)

Instructions Crush a sprig of mint in the bottom of a cocktail glass.

Squeeze the juice of one fresh lime into the glass. Add 1 package of sugar substitute, crushed ice, and 6 ounces of lime-flavored sparkling water. Garnish with mint and serve.

It only has 20 calories and taste so good!

To make a Real Mojito, (21 years old and over)


3 parts Club Soda

1 part Bacardi Rum

1/2 part sugar

12 mint leave sand half of a fresh lime

Crush the mint leaves (just a couple per glass) and half a lime and crush with a "Muddler" available from Bacardi's web site or "Crate and Barrel" or just GOOGLE them. They are a tool Bartenders use. Pour in the sugar, add some Ice, Rum and top off with Club Soda, Stir Well and Garnish with a Mint Leaf.



ENJOY!

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PS here's a handy device for making ice in only 6 minutes and holds up to 4 lbs. and its portable, take it out by the pool! (I get tired of those trips to the local convenience store, so this is great for saving those trips!_)

Available at TARGET STORES or their Internet site.

http://www.target.com/Magic-Chef-Portable-Ice-Maker/dp/B000R7Z53S/ref=sc_ri_4/601-4405149-6991366