Grapefruit Mojitos

5 from 1 vote

Grapefruit Mojitos combine freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime, muddled mint leaves, light rum, and simple syrup. These delicious cocktails are both slightly sweet and refreshing, and perfect for happy hour!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword grapefruit mojitos

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 294kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

6 oz. grapefruit juice (from about 1 ½ grapefruit) - freshly squeezed
2 oz. lime juice (from about 2 limes) - freshly squeezed
5 oz. light rum
2 oz. simple syrup
1/2 cup mint leaves
grapefruit slices, lime slices, and fresh mint - for garnish

Instructions

Use a citrus press to squeeze grapefruit and limes. Add to a pitcher.
6 oz. grapefruit juice (from about 1 ½ grapefruit), 2 oz. lime juice (from about 2 limes)
Place the mint leaves in a bowl, add a couple teaspoons of simple syrup, and use a muddler to muddle the mint. Add to the pitcher.
1/2 cup mint leaves, 2 oz. simple syrup
Then add the remaining simple syrup and light rum. Stir well.
5 oz. light rum
Prepare two glasseas with ice. Pour the mojitos into the glasses. Add garnishes and serve.
grapefruit slices, lime slices, and fresh mint

Notes

I recommend keeping a jar of simple syrup in your refrigerator for cocktails and mocktails. Just combine equal amounts sugar and water in a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a mason jar and store.

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