Raspberry Mojito

By vealam

This delicious cocktail is a spin on the classic Cuban mojito with an addition of a raspberry-infused simple syrup.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups raspberries
• 2 lime slices, cut into wheel shape
• 1 sprig fresh mint
• 2 ounces or 1/4 cup white rum
• 1/2 ounce raspberry liqueur
• Ice cubes, as needed
• Raspberry, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Simple syrup:

In a saucepan combine the sugar and water. Cook the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the saucepan from the heat and add in the raspberries. Allow the mixture to steep for at least one day. The simple syrup will keep up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Mojito:

In a cocktail shaker, muddle or crush the lime and mint leaves. Add in 1/2 ounce or 1 tablespoon raspberry simple syrup, the white rum and raspberry liqueur. Add ice, cover, shake, and then serve in a rocks glass. Garnish with a raspberry.