Looking for a special signature cocktail for your summer wedding? This grapefruit mojito will have all your guests asking for the recipe. Good news is, you'll be able to share it. Best Friends for Frosting got this one right, it is absolultely delicious and refreshing to boot.
GRAPEFRUIT MOJITO RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 2
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons water
20 sprigs of fresh mint
4 tablespoons lime juice
2 ounces white rum
2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
4 ounces sparkling water
Slices of grapefruit and extra mint sprigs for garnish
Ice as needed
DIRECTIONS
Add sugar and water to a saucepan and bring mixture to a simmer, cooking until the sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool.
Add fresh mint and lime juice to a glass and muddle. The lime helps break down the mint and bring out the flavor.
Top each glass with ice
Pour in rum, grapefruit juice, and half sugar mixture, and stir
Top each glass with a splash of sparking water, slices of grapefruit, and a sprig of mint!