Are you ready for another cocktail that is going to keep you refreshed this weekend? I donāt know about you, but we are having the craziest heatwave this week in Calgary. Itās unlike anything I have ever seen in my 7 years living here.
Itās so hot, and to be honestā¦I wouldnāt want it any other way. We waited so long for summer weather to arrive and I am not going to complain about it.
The Classic Mojito is my go-to summer cocktail. There is something about it that is so refreshing and just reminds me of being poolside or by the beach. Before COVID, I used to love going to Mexico on vacation and drinking Mojitos all day long and just recharging. There is something magical about them where I would never get a hangoverā¦and my skin was glowing. I donāt know what it is guys, but Iām into it.
Well since I canāt go to Mexico right now (although I canāt wait to go back), I decided to do a little twist on one of my favourite cocktails. By simply adding some fresh oranges to it, it was a delicious new cocktail that I am obsessed with. Itās so perfect for this heatwave and Iāll be drinking them all weekend!
INGREDIENTS:
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1/2 of a lime, cut in 4 wedges
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1/2 of an orange, cut in 4 wedges
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1 tsp of sugar
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a handful of fresh mint
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3 oz of white rum
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1 cup of ice
DIRECTIONS:
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In a cocktail shaker; add the orange, lime, sugar and mint. Muddle so that all the juices are released from the citrus.
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Add the rum and ice. Shake vigorously.
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Let sit and chill for at least 30 seconds.
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Strain and serve. Garnish with fresh mint.
Cheers and happy weekend friends!
Christopher is a food and lifestyle expert, recipe developer and the content creator behind May Eighty Five. With over 6 years of creating recipes for your favourite food brands, he also shares tips, tricks and how toās that he has learnt over the years. Every week, he shares quick, simple and mostly healthy recipes along with some home and entertaining tips. You will find flavorful cocktails, delicious appetizers, tasty mains and some indulgent desserts.
