Mojito Fresco
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

To transform this brisk lime-flavored mojito (moh-HEE-toe) into a margarita, substitute tequila for the rum and serve in a salt-rimmed glass.


Mojito Fresco


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Total Time: 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  large  limesOn Sale
  • 2  cups  waterOn Sale
  • 1  cup  sugarOn Sale
  •     WaterOn Sale
  •     SugarOn Sale
  •     Ice CubesOn Sale
  • 1/4  to 1/2 cup  light rumOn Sale
  •     Quartered limes (optional)On Sale
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Directions
1.
Cut the 2 large limes into pieces; combine with the 2 cups water, and the 1 cup of sugar in a blender container. Cover tightly; blend with several on-off motions for 30 seconds or until limes are coarsely chopped. Do not puree. Strain through a sieve into a large pitcher. Dilute mixture with 1 to 2 cups water to taste. Cover and chill.
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Wet the rims of 4 to 6 tall glasses; dip rims in sugar. Fill sugar-rimmed glasses with ice. Add 1/2 to 1 ounce rum to each glass. Pour chilled lime mixture over rum. Add extra quartered limes, if desired. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 152, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 3 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 11%, Calcium 1%, Iron 1%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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