Champagne Mojitos

Name: Champagne Mojitos
Ingredients: 3/4 cup hot water; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cup mint leaves, packed; 6 limes, cut into wedges; 16 ounce light rum; cracked ice; 24 ounce champagne or sparkling wine

The Daily Meal Staff|Sept. 14, 2015 2:31 pm EST

Champagne Mojitos

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Mojito is usually a drink that has five ingredients: white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint. Spice up your mojito with the addition of champagne.

Servings

1

Ingredients

3/4 cup hot water
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup mint leaves, packed
6 limes, cut into wedges
16 ounce light rum
cracked ice
24 ounce champagne or sparkling wine

Directions

Create a simple syrup by mixing equal parts hot water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
In a large pitcher, combine the simple syrup with mint leaves and lime wedges. Muddle ingredients with the Rabbit Push Muddler. Add rum and stir well. Fill a high ball glass with cracked ice and pour in the mixture, filling it about two-thirds full.
Top with champagne, garnish with a lime wedge and serve.