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    Published: Apr 20, 2023 by Cari · This post may contain affiliate links. · Leave a Comment

    Blood Orange Mojito

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    This blood orange mojito is the perfect cocktail for drinking in warm weather. This tasty twist on a Cuban classic combines the zesty and refreshing flavor of blood oranges with the coolness of fresh mint.

    The bright color of the blood oranges and their sweet flacor adds a great dimension and spin on this traditional drink.

    Why you'll love it

    • This classic cocktail only requires 5 ingredients.
    • It's great for your next cocktail party or for sipping on a hot summer day
    • Easy to make and delicious.
    • This blood orange cocktail is packed with Vitamin C

    Origins of the Cuban mojito

    The original Cuban mojito is made with limes, sugar, mint and rum. Much like the Cuban daiquiri, this drink was created centuries ago.

    It's exact origins are still debated. Some believe a rough form of this drink was created by South American indigenous tribes as a remedy for illnesses. Others believe the drink originated from Sir Francis Drake in the 1500's, a pirate who muddled together mint, lime and sugarcane to hide the harsh flavor of a crude rum.

    The drink was later popularized by Ernest Hemingway.

    Ingredients

    • Blood Oranges
    • Fresh Mint
    • White Rum
    • Simple Syrup
    • Club Soda

    Instructions

    1. Muddle the mint, blood orange and simple syrup in a shaker.
    2. Add the white rum and ice, and give it a brief shake, then strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
    3. Top with a splash of club soda.
    4. Garnish with a mint sprig and a blood orange slice.

    Variations/substitutions for this classic cuban cocktail

    • Craving a frozen mojito? Place the juice of 1-2 blood oranges, mint, rum, simple syrup along with ¼ cup of ice in a blender and pulse until well combined.
    • Don't have blood oranges? You can make a traditional mojito using limes instead.
    • Don't have Cuban rum? Bacardi Rum is a good alternative. Dark rum can also be used in a pinch.
    • Don't have white granulated sugar for the simple syrup? Use brown sugar instead.

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    Blood Orange Mojito

    This tasty twist on a Cuban classic combines the zesty and refreshing flavor of blood oranges with the coolness of fresh mint.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: cuban
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 250kcal
    Author: Cari

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons of simple syrup
    • 1 blood orange cut into quarters
    • 8 mint leaves
    • 2 ounces Cuban white rum
    • 4 ounces Club soda
    • Ice cubes
    • Blood orange slices for garnish
    • mint sprigs for garnish

    Instructions

    • Muddle the mint with the simple syrup in a shaker.
    • Add the rum, lime juice and ice, and give it a brief shake, then strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. Alternatively, you can use pebble ice instead and gently swizzle it all together.
    • Top with the club soda.
    • Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel.

    Notes

    Variations/substitutions for this classic cuban cocktail

    • Craving a frozen mojito? Place the juice of 1-2 blood oranges, mint, rum, simple syrup along with ¼ cup of ice in a blender and pulse until well combined.
    • Don't have blood oranges? You can make a traditional mojito using limes instead.
    • Don't have Cuban rum? Bacardi Rum is a good alternative. Dark rum can also be used in a pinch.
    • Don't have white granulated sugar for the simple syrup? Use brown sugar instead.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1drink | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 369IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
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