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 minutesminutes
Cook Time 0 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 1drink
Calories 187kcal
Author Nicole Crocker
Ingredients
For the Mint Simple Syrup
1CupWater
1CupSugar
10Fresh Mint leaves
For the Grape Mojito
1OunceFresh squeezed Lime juice
6-7Fresh Mint Leaves
7-8Red Grapes
1 1/2OuncesWhite Rum
2OuncesSoda Water
1-2TablespoonsMint 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.