Raspberry-Champagne Mojito

5 from 1 ratings

This utterly delicious and sophisticated mojito is topped with champagne or sparkling wine instead of club soda. I serve it with no ice, so as not to dilute the delicious bubbles.

Servings

servings

Ingredients

1/2 large lemon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
6 large mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
3 teaspoon organic sugar
1/2 cup fresh raspberries, plus extra for garnish
3 ounce white rum
3/4 ounce raspberry liqueur
ice
champagne or sparkling wine

Directions

Place the lemon, mint leaves, and sugar in a mixing glass. Using a muddler, crush the ingredients until the sugar has dissolved and the lemon has released its juice. Add the raspberries and continue to muddle until the raspberries are well mashed and have released their juices. Top with ice cubes, rum, and liqueur. Shake vigorously until very cold.
Strain the mixture into two champagne glasses. Top with a little champagne or sparkling wine (the proportion should be 3 parts mixer to 1 part champagne). Garnish each glass with a fresh raspberry and a mint leaf threaded through a cocktail pick. Serve immediately.