Malibu Mojitos

When life gives you an over abundance of mint, you make mojitos, right? My mom planted mint in her garden last year and it spread everywhere, so in addition to giving lots of mint away we are finding various ways of using it. My friend Gabby and I sort of made up this mojito recipe and it turned out really well, and my mom has had me make it for several of our family parties since. I used coconut rum because that is what we had on hand and it makes for a smoother drink, which I prefer. Paired with the sweetness of the Sprite it makes for an excellent and refreshing summer drink. 

Here is the recipe for one mojito and for a whole pitcher. Trust me, if you are having a party you might as well make the pitcher otherwise you'll be stuck bar tending all night. 

One Mojito

Juice of 1 lime 

Couple of fresh mint leaves

1 shot of Malibu Coconut Rum (any coconut rum really, we just had Malibu on hand)

Sprite 

Ice

Muddle the mint leaves with the juice of the lime. If you don't have a muddler, anything with a flat bottom will work. Put the mint in a glass and add 1 shot of coconut rum and then add ice, and top off with Sprite. Stir, and enjoy.

Pitcher of Mojitos 

2 cups of lime juice (takes about 15 limes, I suggest using a juicer if you have it) 

Handful of fresh mint leaves

3 cups of Malibu 

Sprite (about 2 liters)

Ice 

Muddle the mint leaves with the juice of just 1/2 - 1 lime. If you don't have a muddler, anything with a flat bottom will work. Add the juice, coconut rum, and mint to a pitcher. Right before guests arrive top off with the Sprite so it doesn't get flat. If you don't have a pitcher that will holder all of the liquid, you can do it in two batches. Serve with ice on the side so it doesn't get watered down.