| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 40 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Inactive: | 30 min |
| Cook: | 5 min |
| Yield: | 1 serving; 1 cup simple syrup |
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 to 10 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 3 lime wedges
- 2 slices jalapeno, with seeds, plus more for garnish
- 2 cups ice
- 1 1/2 ounces dark rum
- 1 ounce mango nectar (about 2 tablespoons)
- About 2 ounces sparkling water
Instructions
- For the simple syrup: Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small sauce pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- For the mojito: Combine the mint, lime wedges, jalapeno and 3/4 ounce of the simple syrup (1 1/2 tablespoons) in a cocktail shaker and muddle. Fill the shaker with the ice, pour in the rum and mango nectar and shake briefly. Pour directly into a highball glass. Top off with the sparkling water and stir briefly. Garnish with a mint sprig and jalapeno slice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 1 servings |
| Calories | 903 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 209 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 205 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 32 mg |
Reviews
I love the sweet with the heat, great summer drink when I have a lot of ingredients in the garden.