Pomegranate Mojito Cocktail
Pomegranate Mojito Cocktail - refreshing, with healthy antioxidants this would make a great holiday drink.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
For the simple Syrup:
- (If you'd like to make your own simple syrup, this recipe makes around 1 3/4 cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
For the Mojito:
- 8 fresh mint leaves ( plus more for garnish)
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- juice from 1 lime
- 3 oz Bacardi white rum
- 2 oz simple syrup
- 1 cup ice (might need more)
- soda water (I used lime flavored Perrier)
Instructions
- Prepare simple syrup, by combining 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water and bringing it to a boil. Stir to let sugar dissolve and remove from heat. Let syrup cool.
- In a sturdy glass add mint leaves, pomegranate seeds, lime juice, rum and simple syrup. With a muddles or a wooden spoon, muddle to extract juices from mint leaves and pomegranate seeds.
- Add ice to the glass and top with soda water. Garnish with more pomegranate seeds, mint leaves or lime wedges.
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Nutrition
Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 26.2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2.8mg