The Vanilla Mojito Recipe 🍹
Recipe Overview:
- Name: The Vanilla Mojito
- Author: Patricia Rain (The Vanilla Queen)
- Source: Recipe from “The Vanilla Chef” by Patricia Rain. Discover more at vanilla.com.
- Description: Indulge in the legendary Cuban Mojito with an exciting twist of vanilla, adding another dimension of deliciousness to this classic beverage.
Recipe Details:
- Category: Beverages
- Keywords: Asian, Sweet, Weeknight, Brunch, No Cook, < 4 Hours, Easy
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 222.3
- Fat Content: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 10mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 23.6g
- Fiber Content: 1.4g
- Sugar Content: 19.6g
- Protein Content: 0.6g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Fresh mint leaves |
| 1/2 | Fresh lime juice |
| 9 | Sugar |
| 2 | Pure vanilla extract |
| 1 | Light rum |
| 1 1/2 | Lime wedges |
| 6 | Limes |
| 6 | Mint sprigs |
Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, combine fresh mint leaves, sugar, Angostura Bitters, and pure vanilla extract.
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Using a wooden spoon, gently mash the mixture until the aroma of the mint oils is released and the sugar is dissolved.
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Pour in the light rum and fresh lime juice. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Allow the mixture to rest for a minimum of two hours to infuse the flavors thoroughly.
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After resting, strain the rum-mint mixture into a large pitcher to remove any solids.
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Add club soda to the pitcher and gently stir to combine.
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Fill glasses with ice cubes, then pour in the prepared Vanilla Mojitos.
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Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge for an extra burst of flavor and visual appeal.
Tips:
- For a stronger vanilla flavor, consider using vanilla-infused rum or adding a few drops of additional vanilla extract.
- To make a mocktail version, simply omit the rum and increase the amount of club soda.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your preference by adding more or less sugar.
- For a decorative touch, rim the glasses with sugar before filling them with ice and the Mojito mixture.
Enjoy your refreshing Vanilla Mojitos responsibly! Cheers! 🌿🍹
