a Raspberry Mojito

Friday, February 4, 2011

Sometimes you just can't wait for summer, and with raspberries stocked on every supermarket shelf, there's no need to! This colorful cocktail is a twist on a classic Cuban highball; Ernest Hemingway made La Bodeguita del Medio famous when he professed his love for their mojito, although to be honest, I much prefer John's!


Raspberry Mojito

1 1/2 oz of white rum
1 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice
3 sprigs of fresh mint
2 teaspoons of sugar
8 raspberries
soda water

In a Collins glass, muddle mint, raspberry and sugar until well-mixed and fragrant. Add rum and lime juice; stir well. Add a generous handful of ice, then top with soda water. Add a few berries and a sprig of mint to garnish.


Photo by Ashley Garmon.
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32 comments:

  1. Roxy TeFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    My mouth is watering! The mojito is my most favorite cocktail of all time :) This raspberry twist looks delicious and makes me so yearn for summer!

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  2. jillian :: cornflake dreams.February 4, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    mmmm mojitos are my favorite! i think ill ask the the bf to add mint to our potted garden this summer :) happy friday! xoxo jcd

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  3. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Yum I LOVE mojitos! So yummy and refreshing!

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  4. jacin {lovely little details}February 4, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    yum!!!

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  5. a little black cloud in a dressFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Ooh, that looks refreshing! I think mojitos are my favorite sugary cocktail. My dearest throws together a yummy blackberry one.

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  6. ashley nicole catherineFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    oh yum! i'm definitely going to try this. the last fruit-infused drink i've tried was a pomegranate margarita, but i'm ready for something new!

    xo.ashley

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  7. NikkiFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    This sounds so good. Especially because we've been watching Dexter and all I want to do is eat Cuban and salsa dance.

    Happy Weekend!

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  8. Riviera BridesFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    This pic looks delicious. Have a nice week end
    www.rivierabrides.com

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  9. postcards and prettiesFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    i think i need to get that cute recipe box from your past post to collect all these amazing cocktails recipes.

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  10. choose to be happy blog February 4, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    i love i love i love, need to make!!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Baby you got me! Love mojito and love raspberries! So, a bit of summer in this long, long winter!
    Have a shiny weekend, honey!
    Laura@RicevereconStile

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  12. GloriaFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    i simply cannot wait until i can sip on mojitos in the summer sunshine again!

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  13. Laura *You Stir Me*February 4, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I appreciate all the pink going on in your last six posts! I think this drink is just the thing to turn our Saturday snow storm into a summery siesta (you should take a peek at my post this afternoon ;))xo

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  14. this free birdFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I must say that after this week a mojito sounds wonderful. And hel-lo to the Jackie pics below. She is one of my all-time faves. Epitome of class!

    Happy weekend!
    Carrie

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  15. Mighty BurnsFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    mmm now all I need is a beach to drink it on!

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  16. IsabelFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    mojitos are my fave!

    Isabel @ Walk of Fashion

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  17. VictoriaFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    That sounds wonderful! It definitely makes me want to lounge around and sip mojitos on a warm summer day!

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  18. SueFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    I really want John to make me one of those sometime. There is your pink again. I love love love raspberries.

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  19. LucindaFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    What a beautiful concoction!!! We have raspberries growng here...Must try this summer!!!!

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  20. BonnieFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Don't tempt me ..

    http://glamkittenslitterbox.blogspot.com/

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  21. AmberFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    that drink looks like summer and sunshine and I could use some of both. :)

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  22. Kayla PooleFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Will I like this if I'm not fond of regular mojitios? I always want to like them and never end up finishing one when it's in front of me. I'm going to live on the wild side tomorrow and order a drink at brunch (before noon, oh boy!). I feel like you'd be proud.

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  23. Aleah + Nick ValleyFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Positively delicious! We'll be trying out this recipe for sure! Have a lovely weekend!

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  24. J.February 5, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Sounds great! I have to try it, I love both mojitos and raspberries but have never thought of combining the two before :)

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  25. SigneFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    my oh my does that look yummy!! and the image is just perfect as well - look at those colors!

    and I wish you a great weekend Lena :)

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  26. YvetteFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    it lookd delicious!

    xoxo
    www.afashionhouseofcards.blogspot.com

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  27. Ana DegenaarFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    That sounds so refreshing. My sister would love this.
    Happy weekend!
    xx

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  28. bFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Mmmmmm....that looks incredibly yummy AND it's making me eager for long and sunny summer days! :)
    -giedre
    www.walkingdotblog.com

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  29. Kate/MagnoliaRougeFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    One word.... YUM!!!

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  30. Soulful MamaFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Ooh! Thanks for this! I needed a few easy cocktails for my b'day party this weekend & this one's perfecto.

    ~ Clare x

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  31. StefanieFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    You know, I don't really like mojitos. But this recipe I might.

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  32. AshleighFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    A drink after my own heart! Mojito's were the theme of our honeymoon & became our sweet kitty's name :) Hurry snow & melt so my mint can grow!!

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