Emeril's Mojito
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YIELD 4 Mojitos
INGREDIENTS
| 4 | limes |
| ½ cup | superfine sugar |
| 1 cup | mint leaves |
| 1½ quarts | ice |
| 1 1/2 cups | light white rum |
| Lime slices or sugarcane swizzle sticks, for garnish, optional | |
PREPARATION:
Method
- Cut each lime in half and place into a large pitcher. Sprinkle the sugar over the limes and toss in the mint leaves. Using a muddler (or the butt end of a large wooden spoon), mash the limes into the base of the pitcher until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well mixed. Add the ice, pour in the rum and stir to incorporate all the ingredients. Garnish with a slice of lime or a sugarcane swizzle stick if desired.
Editor's Note:
Look for organic rum.
Learn more about sustainable food choices with our Eat Green Guide.
This recipe was featured in the Eddica Anderson Episode of Emeril Green.
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