Raise a toast to spring with this refreshing and fruity lemon-lime raspberry mojito. Perfect for brunch, grilling, or just sitting on your porch.

It’s Thursday which means we’ve almost made it through another week and it’s time to gear up and finish the week strong. But first, let’s celebrate the little victory that is Thursday – Thirsty Thursday in fact. Raise a toast to Thursday and the return of warm, spring weather with a refreshing, fruity mojito featuring Nielsen-Massey extracts. Spring cocktails pop up all over the place this time of year with Mother’s Day brunches, outdoor dinner parties, and just sitting outside on the porch. And apparently this week I am all about adding raspberries to my beverages.

While I do not have a porch at my current residence, I can still throw open the windows and appreciate the fresh breeze and sunshine that pours through while sipping on a lemon-lime raspberry mojito made with pure lemon extract and fresh mint, limes, and raspberries. You could swap out the limes for all lemon if you prefer but I wanted to combo of the two citrus flavors. For a mocktail version, substitute the rum with more club soda.

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LEMON-LIME RASPBERRY MOJITOS

Makes 1 large or two small mojitos

Ingredients:

LEMON-MINT SIMPLE SYRUP

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

10 fresh mint leaves

1/2 tsp Nielsen-Massey pure lemon extract

MOJITO

6-8 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish

8 red raspberries

1/2 lime or lemon, cut into 4 wedges

2 fl oz. mint simple syrup, divided

2 fl oz. white rum

2 fl oz. club soda (or more depending on preference)

Directions:

1. For the simple syrup, add all ingredients to a small saucepan and heat over medium just until it bubbles. Turn down to low for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let sit for 15-20 minutes. (After using, store leftovers in air-tight container in the fridge.)
2. In the bottom of a glass, place mint leaves, raspberries, 3 lime/lemon wedges and 1 ounce simple syrup. Crush with a muddler (or something blunt). Add ice to the glass and stir in remaining ounce of simple syrup and rum. Top off with club soda. Serve with an additional sprig of mint and lime/lemon wedge.

Source: Adapted from my Watermelon and Strawberry Mojitos.

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Watermelon, mint, lime juice and rum come together in this refreshing watermelon mojito. It is the perfect cocktail for the end of summer. 

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The last day of summer is nearly upon us. Let us toast this second to last day with a cocktail that is nothing but summer – watermelon mojito! Watermelon and mint pair exceptionally well together, which I hadn’t discovered until my first sip of this beverage.

This cocktail was the perfect way to use up some watermelon that was starting to get a bit mushy, It is also just as delicious without the rum and would be a great family-friendly beverage along with cucumber mint agua fresca. Either would be most appreciated while watching some Saturday college football.

Speaking of football, what a great day for the Big Ten Conference yesterday especially Indiana. Unranked and beat #18 Mizzou! There were a few other exciting games that ended in upsets yesterday too and most of the other Big Ten Teams pulled off wins as well – 12 wins and only one loss (Michigan). Ohio State had a bye week but I still had a great time watching all the other games.

WATERMELON MOJITO

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Yield: 1 Serving

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped watermelon, seeded
• 1-1/2 fl. oz. white rum
• 1/2 cup club soda
• 8 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
• 1/2 Tbsp sugar, honey, or desired sweetener
• Ice cubes

Directions

1. In a blender, process watermelon until smooth. Stir in rum and club soda. Set aside.
2. In the bottom of a glass, place mint leaves, 3 lime wedges, and sugar. Crush with a muddler (or something blunt).
3. Add ice to the glass and pour in blended mixture. Serve with an additional sprig of mint and lime wedge.

Source: Adapted from my Strawberry Mojito.

What’s better than a classic mojito? A strawberry mojito! Make a batch of simple syrup to be able to make these whenever the mood strikes you.

In the past, you would never catch me drinking a mojito. Just like mint ice cream, it fells very wrong to swallow something that is minty. Think about it, throughout out childhood we are forbidden from swallowing anything minty: gum, toothpaste, mouth wash. So why on earth did I go for not only a mojito, but one made with mint infused simple syrup? For some strange reason it sounded delicious to me – maybe it was the strawberries.

After the club soda exploded all over me (it had been sitting there undisturbed for two days – it was possessed), the mojito was successfully made and enjoyed. It was a bit sweeter than the mojitos I have tried in the past, and the mint flavor was not as strong. And I liked that. Give me another round, please and thank you.

Post updated 7/12/18, pictures above and below are the originals.

STRAWBERRY MOJITO

Makes 1 drink

Ingredients:

SIMPLE SYRUP

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

10 fresh mint leaves

MOJITO

6-8 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish

2-1/2 oz mint simple syrup, divided

2 oz rum

1-1/2 oz club soda

1/2 cup fresh strawberries

Juice of one lime

Directions:

1. Add all syrup ingredients to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat just until it bubbles. Turn down to low for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let sit cool 15-20 minutes before storing in an air-tight container in the fridge.
2. Combine strawberries, rum, 1.5 oz simple syrup and lime juice into a blender and puree until smooth. Gently mix in the club soda, set aside.
3. In the bottom of a glass, add 1 oz simple syrup and the mint leaves. Muddle with a muddler or use the clean bottom of something blunt. Add ice to the glass, and pour in the blended mixture. Mix with a long spoon or knife and serve with an additional sprig of mint.

Source: Adapted from How Sweet It Is and My Life as a Mrs.

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