Pomegranate Mojitos
A fresh and healthy twist on the classic Cuban mojito using pomegranate juice, mint, and lime for a delicious low-calorie drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Cuban
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 8 large fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (from ½ fresh lime)
- ½ cup white rum
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- ½ cup club soda
- Fresh mint sprigs, lime wheels, and pomegranate arils (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Muddle mint leaves with simple syrup and lime juice in a shaker.
- Add rum and pomegranate juice. Cover and shake vigorously.
- Strain into 2 glasses filled with ice and top each with ¼ cup club soda.
- Garnish with mint sprigs, lime wheels, and fresh pomegranate arils, if desired.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, swap rum with extra club soda or chilled green tea. For lower sweetness, reduce simple syrup to 1 tablespoon or use a sugar-free syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pomegranate mojito, low calorie drink, healthy cocktail, refreshing beverage
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