RECIPE
© Quentin Bacon
Champagne Mojitos
- Contributed by John Besh
- ACTIVE: 20 MIN
- TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN
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SERVINGS:
12 Drinks
This puckery drink is prepared with rum and fresh mint like a classic mojito, but New Orleans chef John Besh makes it holiday-worthy by topping it with a splash of Champagne.
- ACTIVE: 20 MIN
- TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN
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SERVINGS:
12 Drinks
- MAKE-AHEAD
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups packed mint leaves, plus 12 mint sprigs, for garnish
- 6 limes, cut into wedges
- 2 cups light rum
- Cracked ice
- 3 cups Champagne or sparkling wine
Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water and cook over high heat just until the sugar has dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
- In a large pitcher, combine the sugar syrup with the mint leaves and lime wedges and muddle well with a wooden spoon. Add the rum and stir well. Strain the drink into another pitcher.
- Fill tall glasses with cracked ice and pour in the drink, filling them about two-thirds full. Top with Champagne, garnish with the mint sprigs and serve.
Make Ahead
The mojitos can be prepared through Step 2. Refrigerate the mojitos in the pitcher overnight.- From The Big, Easy Christmas, The Best Mojito Recipes
- Published December 2007