If you're looking for a twist on the Mojito, then by all means, you must try our Pomegranate Mojito! Pomegranate Mojito is an easy drink recipe for the classic mojito but with a twist of added pomegranate juice for a flavorful and tangy cocktail!
Pomegranate Mojito Recipe
I just love summer and warm sunny happy hours! This week I've created the popular Mojito rum cocktail with a twist, Pomegranate Mojito. I'm always looking to make my beverages nutritious and in my mind pomegranate juice qualifies as a power food addition! One of the oldest known fruits, the pomegranate is an amazing nutrient-dense and antioxidant-rich fruit. Cheers to happy hour and a nutritious flavored Mojito!
Originating in the city of Havana on the island of Cuba, the Mojito became internationally popular when the renowned writer Ernest Hemingway took a liking to the drink while visiting a local Cuban bar. He then began drinking the cocktail when he returned to Key West in the states and its popularity took off!
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Ingredients you will need to make this recipe
- fresh mint
- lime juice
- lime slices
- superfine sugar
- lemon lime soda
- rum
- pomegranate juice
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Pomegranate Mojito is an easy drink recipe for the classic mojito but with a twist of added pomegranate juice for a flavorful cocktail!
- 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 6 lime slices
- 1/2 cup superfine sugar
- 3 cups lemon lime soda
- 1 1/2 cups rum
- 1 cup pomegranate juice, such as POM Wonderful
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Combine mint leaves, lime juice, lime slices and superfine sugar. Using end of wooden spoon or mortar and pestle, muddle ingredients together to release mint oils and lime flavors.
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Add soda, rum and pomegranate juice. Serve over ice. Garnish with additional mint and lime slices
Makes 6 cups.
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