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Mango Mojito

Cooking Light

Becky Luigart-Stayner

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This refreshing drink is an adaptation of the signature cocktail at the Conch Republic Seafood Company in Key West. Store leftover Simple Syrup in the refrigerator for up to two weeks; use it to sweeten iced tea or iced coffee.

Yield: 1 serving (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

  • 2  lime wedges
  • 5  fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4  cup  club soda
  • 3  tablespoons  rum
  • 2  tablespoons  Simple Syrup
  • 1  tablespoon  mango nectar
  • Crushed ice

Preparation

Squeeze the lime wedges into a small glass; add wedges and mint to glass. Crush with the back of a spoon for 30 seconds. Add soda, rum, Simple Syrup, and nectar; stir gently. Serve over ice.

Note: Nutritional analysis includes Simple Syrup.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
205 (0.0% from fat)
Fat:
0.0g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.0g)
Protein:
0.1g
Carbohydrate:
28.3g
Fiber:
0.2g
Cholesterol:
0.0mg
Iron:
0.1mg
Sodium:
14mg
Calcium:
6mg
Victoria Shearer, Cooking Light, APRIL 2005