Photo credit: © Eatwell101.comVersatile and always so good, Mojitos are one of our favorite drinks. Perfect for holiday-themed cocktails and other tasty libations, this Pomegranate Mojito is naturally tart because of the lime but the pomegranate lends a delicious sweetness to this one.
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Ingredients list for Pomegranate Mojito
Serves 4 :
- Sparkling water
- 1 lime
- 1 pomegranate
- 4 teaspoons of brown sugar
- 4 sprigs of mint
- 1/4 cup (60ml) white rum
- Crushed ice
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Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Directions
1. Cut the pomegranate in half and beat with a tablespoon over a bowl to collect the seed. Set aside.
2. Cut the lime into 4 quarters ( one for each glass) and cut the quarters into thin slices.
3. In each glass, add lemon slices, a tablespoon of pomegranate seeds, a teaspoon of brown sugar, and mint leaves. Crush gently with a muddler or a tablespoon. Add crushed ice, rum and fill with sparkling water. Garnish the cocktail with a mint leaves and some pomegranate seeds.
(Photos: N.Palmer)