Pineapple-Mint Mojito
By á-175897
Pineapple adds sweetness and a tropical twist to this classic mojito. Make sure to choose a ripe one: It should be very fragrant, with no soft spots or bruises. Or use fresh precut pineapple.
Ingredients
- PINEAPPLE-MINT PURÉE:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 pineapple, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
- ASSEMBLY:
- 1/4 pineapple, peeled, cored, cut into1-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 4 limes, each cut into 8 wedges, divided
- 1/2 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups light rum
- Club soda (for serving)
Details
Servings 8
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from bonappetit.com
Preparation
Step 1
Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to disolve sugar. Remove from heat, add mint, and let cool completely.
Meanwhile, place pineapple in a blender and purée until smooth.
Strain mint syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into pineapple purée and pulse to combine. Transfer to a jar, cover, and chill.
For each cocktail, muddle 2 pieces of pineapple, 3 lime wedges, and 1 tablespoon mint leaves in a cocktail shaker until lightly crushed.
Add 2 ounces rum and 2 ounces pineapple-mint purée to cocktail shaker, fill with ice, cover, and shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds.
Pour drink into a highball glass (do not strain) and top off with club soda. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve with a straw.
DO AHEAD: Pineapple-mint purée can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.
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