The sun is beating down on the tri-state and it's blaring hot here in New Jersey. I made a summer cocktail to cool off. The mint is so refreshing in this blistering summer heat and the raspberries make for a sweet gorgeous drink. I made ice cubes with fresh raspberries and mint leaves to give my drink a special touch.
Ingredients
| 7 | small mint leaves, plus extra to garnish |
| 7 | raspberries, plus extra to garnish |
| ½ | lime |
| 1 tsp | sugar syrup (equal parts water & sugar brought to a boil and then cooled completly) |
| 40 ml | medium-bodied rum,chilled soda water, chilled |
Larabee Dot Mojito Glasses, by kate spade.
Assembly
| 1 | In a mojito glass, add mint, lime, rasberries and sugar syrup, muddle gently. (always put the mint in first, then your lime, followed by the raspberries and then the sugar syrup.) |
| 2 | Fill with ice, add rum and give the whole thing a good stir, lifting the mint up from the bottom and through the drink. |
| 3 | Top with soda water and garnish with mint and a raspberry. |
I use Tovolo Perfect Cube Silicone Ice Cube Trays. The silicone makes it a breeze to pop the beautiful cubes out without destroying them.
For a party, make a bunch of these cubes ahead of time and store them in a freezer bag in your freezer.
Vintage Glass Pink Elephant Stir Sticks, given to me by my Aunt Amy.
Vintage step ladder that I hand painted in high school.
Cool, refreshing and sweet, perfect for sipping by the pool! Cheers! xo Lizzie
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