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Easy Light Mojito


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 drink 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

With just a few ingredients—limes, mint, agave, sparkling mineral water, and rum—you can create a lighter version of a classic, cooling mojito in minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
  • 2 teaspoons agave nectar
  • 1 ounce rum (silver or gold)
  • 1 large fresh lime, juiced
  • Ice cubes
  • 3-5 ounces sparkling mineral water (plain or lime-flavored)

Garnish:

  • 2 slices fresh lime
  • 1 sprig mint


Instructions

  1. Add mint to a wide cocktail glass (about 12 ounces).
  2. Muddle the mint with a muddler, to essentially press and crush the mint at the bottom of the glass.
  3. Add, agave, rum, and fresh lime juice and continue muddling it together.
  4. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  5. Fill the glass with sparkling mineral water.
  6. Stir well.
  7. Garnish with sliced lime and mint.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 209
  • Sugar: 32 g
  • Sodium: 30 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 39 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 0 g