Pineapple Sage Mojito
Pineapple Sage Mojitos are a refreshing way to incorporate some of the abundance of this aromatic plant. We'll use the pineapple sage leaves to make pineapple sage simple syrup as well as to muddle in the glass. This recipe will make 2 mojitos but you can always double or triple it for larger parties.
Yield: 2 Mojitos
Calories: 456kcal
Materials
Pineapple Sage Simple Syrup
- 24 Sage Leaves to make simple syrup for 4 drinks
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
Pineapple Sage Mojito
- 6 to 8 Pineapple Sage leaves
- 1 lime cut into quarters
- Ice
- juice of 1 lime
- 3 ounces simple syrup
- 4 ounces Rum
- top with tonic or club soda if you prefer
Instructions
- Make the Pineapple Sage Simple Syrup. Put the sage leaves in a saucepan with the water and sugar. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain off the liquid.
- Put the sage leaves and lime pieces into the bottom of a 2 pint glasses. Muddle well with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon.
- Fill the glasses 3/4 of the way with ice.
- Squeeze in the lime juice.
- Measure 1 1/2 ounces of the cooled simple syrup into each glass.
- Add 2 ounces rum to each glass.
- Top each glass with ice and tonic or club soda.
- Stir well.
- Garnish with a pineapple sage leaf and an edible flower.
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Nutrition information below may not be exact. Consult a dietician if you have allergies or reaction to foods.
Nutrition
Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 83g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg