Рецепт Winter Citrus Mojito
Winter Citrus Mojito
January 9, 2015 by Barb | Creative-Culinary.com 7 Comments
I say I don’t mind the seasons in Colorado but that’s really a bit of a stretch. I LOVE spring through fall; the low humidity and typically pleasant temps make for comfortable days and cool nights in this land at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. But winter is another story. I will suffer through winter to have the glorious days of summer with dinner on the patio but each year it gets harder. The period through the holidays hold such promise of friends, family and good food not to mention the sparkle of the Christmas season that I embrace the cold and the snow but once they’re over? I’m done.
Instead of anticipation and excitement I’m complaining about how much longer it seems to put away holiday decor than put it up (I’m not done yet!) and just anticipating the harshest part of winter. That being said I have to admit to some guilt while watching parts of the country where people are dealing with massive amounts of snow and bitter cold and we’re having 50-60 degree temps this week. Not to worry though, Colorado is known for unpredictable weather; we could have a blizzard tomorrow. No, I am not kidding!
So while many muddle through the cold and snow and ice; I thought it might be nice to muddle something else too. It’s also the season of Florida citrus and I admit for that reason I can find some winter joy. I love them all, the fundamental lemons and limes, the excitement of blood oranges and even the juxtaposition of super tart with crunchy, slightly caramelized sweet when I broil grapefruit with brown sugar on top. From salad dressings to sauces to dessert; I find ways to use these gorgeous fruits that are so abundant and varied this time of year.
So this Winter Citrus Mojito does that times three. These are what I had available when I made this cocktail but I would absolutely mix them up depending on what you have. While I get having a warm drink after a period of shoveling snow, this is your reward for those moments in front of the fire when you can close your eyes and pretend that the warmth is the summer sun and the sound is the roar of the ocean. Can you feel it? No? Then have another. :)
Ingredients
- 5 mint leaves
- 1 each lemon, lime and orange slice
- .5 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice
- .5 oz simple syrup (Equal parts water and sugar boiled just until sugar dissolves. Cool)
- .5 oz Limoncello
- 1 1/2 oz white rum
- Carbonated soda water
- Lemon slice for garnish
Instructions
In a tall glass, muddle the mint leaves with the citrus slices, lime juice, simple syrup and Limoncello.
Add the rum and mix well.
Top with ice and add the soda water.
Stir well to combine the flavors, garnish with lemon slice and pretend you're by the beach!
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