Cucumber Mojito
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A delicious and refreshing twist on the classic mojito cocktail made with the addition of cucumbers.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- Ice
- 10 cucumber slices
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 4 ounces (2 shot glasses) white rum
- 2 limes , juiced
- 4 ounces seltzer water
- cucumber slices for garnish
Instructions
- Make a simple syrup by combining the water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Stirring occasionally, continue to boil for 5 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat; set aside and let cool.
- Fill two glasses with Ice and set aside.
- Using a muddler, muddle cucumber slices and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker.
- Add rum, lime juice and 4 ounces simple syrup.
- Shake and mix well.
- Add seltzer water to the shaker.
- Divide mixture evenly in prepared glasses.
- Garnish with cucumber slices.
- Serve.
Notes
RECIPE SOURCE: DIETHOOD ***Store the remaining Simple Syrup covered and in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Cucumber Mojito
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 58mg2%
Potassium 2140mg61%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 12g48%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 1355IU27%
Vitamin C 69.3mg84%
Calcium 253mg25%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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