Refreshing Grape Mojito Recipe

A refreshing twist on a traditional Mojito. This Grape Mojito is bursting with red grape sweetness. The perfect addition to your brunch menu or whenever you're in the mood for a tasty cocktail!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, Mexican

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Total Time 15

Servings drink

Calories 187kcal

Author Nicole Crocker

Ingredients

For the Mint Simple Syrup

1 Cup Water
1 Cup Sugar
10 Fresh Mint leaves

For the Grape Mojito

1 Ounce Fresh squeezed Lime juice
6-7 Fresh Mint Leaves
7-8 Red Grapes
1 1/2 Ounces White Rum
2 Ounces Soda Water
1-2 Tablespoons Mint Simple Syrup ,adjust to your desired sweetness
Crushed Ice

Instructions

For the Mint Simple Syrup

In a small sauce pan, add water and sugar and stir to combine. Add mint leaves and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce and cook until sugar is completely dissolved about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Remove mint leaves and discard.

For the Grape Mojitos

In a tall sturdy glass add lime juice and 6-7 mint leaves. Use a muddle tool and crush mint leaves into the lime juice. (Do not over muddle, just for about 10 seconds.)
Add grapes and crush with muddle tool. Top with ice to fill glass.
Add rum, soda water and mint simple syrup. Stir to combine.
Garnish with a grape lined skewer and mint leaf if desired.

Notes

This drink can also be sweetened with honey or agave in place of the mint simple syrup if you prefer.

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