Malibu Mojito Recipe

So, ya know how I talked about making mojitos in my last post? Well, I totally forgot to mention that I changed things up a bit this time and used Malibu Coconut Rum instead of the plain ole stuff. It ROCKED my world! Thought I'd share with you how I make a quick single serve mojito. Warning: I don't believe in measuring things.



Ingredients:

• Malibu Coconut Rum
• Club Soda
• Lime
• Some mint leaves
• Sugar
• A straw (to avoid drinking the mint leaves)

What ya do:

• Cut your lime up in slices and squeeze them into a fancy glass (I swear it tastes better if it is in a pretty cup). For the glass pictured above, I used 1/2 a lime. Drop the squeezed out slices into the glass.
• Tear up a bunch of mint leaves (as many as you see fit) and drop those in the glass, too.
• Sprinkle some sugar on top. Just sprinkle a little bit - you can always add more at the end if it isn't sweet enough for you. I prefer a less sugary mojito, but you can make yours as sweet as you'd like.
• Now the fun part! Mash it all together! We own a bad ass tool that is made specifically for muddling (it was a stocking stuffer for my hubby - you can buy it on amazon HERE for $9!), but you can easily use a spoon or fork, or the handle of a spatula, or your own fingers.
• Pour in the Malibu Rum. Again, no measuring here for me. I just eye it. It will depend on the size of your glass/how strong you want your drink.
• Muddle it all together one more time.
• Add ice.
• Fill the rest of your glass with club soda.
• Try your drink & tweak as needed. Not sweet enough? Add more sugar. Too strong? Add more club soda. You get the idea.
• ENJOY! Preferably with your feet kicked up and the sun hitting your face.

You can also enjoy a virgin mojito if you aren't a drinker! When I was preggo, I would just use 7-up or Sprite and add lime and mint. Super refreshing!