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Strawberry Mango Mojito

8/2/2012

 
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Thank. Goodness. It's. Friday. I feel like this week has dragged on...maybe it's because I've been super tired from staying up late to watch the Olympics. I am not used to going to bed after 11 and getting up at 6:30. I need more hours of sleep! Let me tell you that once the clock strikes 5 today (ok, 3), I will be making myself one of these bad boys. I gotta get these refreshing drinks in today because there will be no drinking on Saturday in preparation for my triathlon on Sunday. I have to be fresh for the race!

I think that one of the secrets to an incredible mojito is brown sugar. One of my friends filled me in on that fantastic tip last summer, and it changed my world. The brown sugar gives it a deeper flavor. I love adding in fresh strawberries, but it's just as good without them. When the hubs turned 30, I made a big bowl of muddled strawberries, mint, and brown sugar, and I put out a bottle of mango run and a liter of Sprite. It was a make your own mojito bar, and it was fabulous. Again, I normally don't measure the ingredients, but I did it for you guys. If your mint plant is exploding like mine (I seriously cannot keep up), try these before the summer is gone! 

Strawberry Mango Mojito Recipe
Makes two rocks-size drinks
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Note: Feel free to play around with this. I love mango rum, but you could try a variety of different rums. Make yours as strong or as weak as you prefer (this is on the stronger side). If you like sweeter drinks, use more brown sugar.

1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 medium strawberries, hulled and diced
1/4 cup mint leaves, ripped
4 ounces mango rum
7.5 ounces Sprite
 
Using a mortar and pestle (or a bowl and spoon), mash together the strawberries, sugar, and mint. Let sit for 5-10 minutes so the strawberries release their juice. Divide this mixture into two rocks glasses. Divide the rum and sprite between the glasses. Stir and add ice.

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Nicole - The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie link
8/3/2012 02:58:15 am

I love the tip of using brown sugar!! Such a good idea :)

Good luck on your triathlon Sunday!

Kayle (The Cooking Actress) link
8/3/2012 03:20:16 am

So refreshing and summery!

Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain link
8/3/2012 04:30:05 am

Dude, I feel like I have been watching the Olympics like it's my job! And I feel ya on being tired….definitely need to catch some zzz's this weekend!

I hope you drink lots of these mojito's after your race! Good luck!!!!!

Stacey link
8/5/2012 06:53:23 am

Brown sugar wins me over every time! Looks like a fantastic drink!

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8/27/2012 08:48:18 pm

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