Morning Mojito
Denver Post Posted to clipping-cooking by Jamie R.
The mojito is the national drink of Cuba. It is based on a
sweet syrup flavored with fresh lime juice and crushed fresh
mint. This super-citrusy nonalcoholic version also includes
orange and grapefruit juices. From "The New Mayo Clinic
Cookbook," this recipe serves 6.
1/2 cup dark honey
2/2 cup fresh lime juice
3/2 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves 2 cups fresh
grapefruit juice, chilled 2 cups fresh orange juice,
chilled 2 teaspoons grated lime zest 1 lime, cut
into 6 slices
In a small saucepan, combine honey and lime juice. Bring to
a boil over medium heat. Add mint leaves and remove from the
heat. Steep the honey mixture for 5 minutes, then pass the
mixture through a fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl,
pressing down lightly on the leaves with the back of a
wooden spoon. Refrigerate the syrup until cold.
In a large pitcher, combine mint syrup, grapefruit and
orange juices, and lime zest. Stir until the syrup is
dissolved. Pour into tall, chilled glasses and garnish each
glass with a lime slice.
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