Orange Blossom Citrus Mojitos
Perfect for warm weather sipping, these orange blossom citrus mojitos are a refreshing new twist on the classic mojito.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup simple syrup (see below)
- 6 oranges ((I used a combination of Gold Nuggets,Cara Caras and Minneolas) - divided)
- 20 mint sprigs
- 4 ounces rum
- 2 teaspoons orange blossom water
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 16 ounces club soda
- ice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1
To prepare simple syrup, microwave sugar and water in a microwave-safe liquid measuring cup until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes; set aside.
- 2
Thinly slice two of the six oranges and place slices in the bottom of a large pitcher. Add mint sprigs and simple syrup.
- 3
Use a cocktail muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to gently muddle the oranges with the mint and simple syrup help release all of the flavors.
- 4
Slice the remaining four oranges in half and use a fork to squeeze all of the orange juice into the pitcher.
- 5
Add rum, orange blossom water and lime juice to the pitcher then stir.
- 6
Fill four glasses with ice then fill 3/4 way with mojito mixture. Top each glass with 4 ounces club soda to serve.