Cherry Pomegranate Mojito
Cherry Pomegranate Mojito
The classic mojito is given the royal treatment by making it with cherry rum and a double dose of pomegranate—juice and liqueur. To really make it pop, garnish it with fresh pomegranate arils.This recipe is from Benihana and was originally published in the Orlando Sentinel.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
1
minute
Servings
1
Total time: 6 minutes
Ingredients
- 5 lime wedges
- 8 mint leaves
- 2 ounce cherry rum
- 1/2 ounce pomegranate liqueur
- 2 ounce pomegranate juice
- 1/2 ounce grenadine syrup
- soda water
Directions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 4 lime wedges and 8 mint leaves. Add 2 ounces cherry rum, 1/2 ounce pomegranate liqueur, 2 ounces pomegranate juice and 1/4 ounce grenadine syrup.
- Step 2: Add ice and shake. Pour into a tall glass. Finish with a splash of soda water and a lime wedge for garnish.