Honey Makes the Perfect Mojito
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Love this Cuban cocktail, but hate the calories? Try
this slimmer version
created for TV star Daisy Fuentes!
1/2 lime, cut into 6 wedges
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons torn mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon honey, warmed
2 ounces rum
4 ounces club soda
Fresh mint sprig (optional)
Lime wedge (optional)
1) Fill a martini shaker with 1 cup ice. Add lime wedges,lime juice, and
mint. Muddle lime and mint with a pestle or a long spoon until well-bruised
and fragrant.
2) Combine honey, rum, and club soda; stir gently to dissolve honey. Add to
muddled mixture; stir until well-chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice; garnish with mint and lime if
desired.
This recipe makes 1 mojito - only 153 calories!
created for TV star Daisy Fuentes!
1/2 lime, cut into 6 wedges
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons torn mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon honey, warmed
2 ounces rum
4 ounces club soda
Fresh mint sprig (optional)
Lime wedge (optional)
1) Fill a martini shaker with 1 cup ice. Add lime wedges,lime juice, and
mint. Muddle lime and mint with a pestle or a long spoon until well-bruised
and fragrant.
2) Combine honey, rum, and club soda; stir gently to dissolve honey. Add to
muddled mixture; stir until well-chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice; garnish with mint and lime if
desired.
This recipe makes 1 mojito - only 153 calories!