Starwberry honey mojito recipe

By the Associated Press

While strawberries, honey and mint make a splendid combination in this seasonal take on the traditional mojito, any fresh berry or tender fruit would work, including blueberries, raspberries or even thinly sliced chunks of pineapple.

Serves: 1

• 3 strawberries
• 5 fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 lime
• Ice cubes
• 1 1/2 ounces light rum
• 2 ounces soda water
  

In a tall glass, combine the strawberries, mint leaves and honey. Muddle them until the strawberries are well-crushed and the mint leaves bruised.

Juice half of the lime into the glass. Cut the remaining half of the lime into wedges. Fill the glass two-thirds full with ice, then add the lime wedges. Pour in the rum and soda water. Stir gently and serve.

Non-alcoholic mojito recipe

Ingredients:

• crushed ice
• 8 mint leaves
• 3 ounces lime juice
• 1 1/2 ounces sugar syrup
• 2 ounces club soda
• garnish with mint
  

1. Directions
   Fill a pint glass 1/3 full with ice, then add mint leaves.
2. Add the lime juice and sugar syrup.
3. Lightly mash the leaves together with the liquid using a muddle stick or wooden pestle, careful not to tear the leaves.
4. Fill the glass with more ice, then add club soda.
5. Garnish with mint, serve, and enjoy!

Want to make a low-calorie mojito? Visit Weigh-In, Captivate's health and fitness blog for a low-calorie mojito recipe!