We are sharing Summer Cocktails today with the Festive Foodies Group.......
Michelle of Our Crafty Cocktails invited us to share Summer Cocktails to beat the Summer Heat. Let's see what everyone served up.......
- Malibu Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Slushies by Our Crafty Cocktails
- Honey Lemon Margaritas by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- The Classic Cocktail by Karen's Kitchen Stories
- Citrus Peach Red Wine Spritzer by That Recipe
- Raspberry Mojito by Books and Cooks
- Slushy Pineapple Cosmo by Our Sutton Place
- Blueberry Mojito by A Day In The Life On The Farm
- Strawberry Wine Slushie by Rebekah Rose
I don't know about you but when I am hot and thirsty I don't want anything too sweet. If you agree then this cocktail is for you. We served these up poolside on Father's Day. Amy and I loved them. My friend, Miss Sue? Not so much.....she prefers a sweeter cocktail.
Yield: 1 cocktail
Blueberry Mojito
This is the perfect summer refresher, fruity but more bitter than sweet, which is a wonderful way to quench the thirst in the heat.
Prep time: 5 MCook time: Total time: 5 M
Ingredients:
- 8 blueberries
- juice of half a lime
- 2 t. sugar
- 9 mint leaves, 1 saved for garnish
- 2 oz. white rum
- 1 oz. club soda
Instructions:
- Place the blueberries, 8 mint leaves, sugar and lime juice in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, smash all ingredients together.
- Add the rum and club soda, strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish with the remaining leaf of mint.
Calories
350.32
350.32
Fat (grams)
0.86
0.86
Sat. Fat (grams)
0.21
0.21
Carbs (grams)
53.33
53.33
Fiber (grams)
8.42
8.42
Net carbs
44.91
44.91
Sugar (grams)
38.73
38.73
Protein (grams)
4.00
4.00
Sodium (milligrams)
177.07
177.07
Cholesterol (grams)
0.00
0.00
Property of A Day in the Life on the Farm
Ohhh this one is right up my alley - saving to try soon! Yumm!!
ReplyDeleteCheers Rebekah.
DeleteI would certainly love this one!! I need to get some club soda asap!!
ReplyDeleteSalut Karen.
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