Let’s face it, nobody expects you to meticulously muddle mint and craft classic mojitos at a party—it’s just too labor-intensive. However, incorporating this indispensable tailgate favorite as a batch cocktail will undoubtedly be the highlight of the event. By using mint to make your simple syrup, this mojito pitcher recipe has the ideal mint essence without the hassle of individually muddling each cocktail, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor that won’t overpower.
Mojito Pitcher
By using mint to make your simple syrup, this mojito pitcher recipe has the ideal mint essence without the hassle of individually muddling each cocktail, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor that won't overpower.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- Rum
- Sugar
- Lime Juice
- Club Soda
- Mint
For Mint Simple Syrup
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup loose fresh mint leaves
For The Mojitos
- 2 cups white rum
- 1 cup lime juice
- 2 cups club soda
- zest of one lime
Instructions
- Combine granulated sugar, water, and mint leaves in a saucepan, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves, about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- Set up a mesh strainer over a large bowl, and pour the syrup through the strainer. Then let the simple syrup sit in the refrigerator to cool for about 30 minutes.
- When you're ready to make the mojito pitcher, pour the cooled syrup into a pitcher. Mix in the rum and lime juice.
- Let the pitcher chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour, and when you're ready to set it out, add about 24 ice cubes. Garnish with mint and lime and enjoy!
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