Mojitos are minty cocktails first created in Cuba in the 1600s. The cooling properties of mint, tart lime juice, and sugar's sweetness are mixed with the bubbles in the soda water for a delicately refreshing drink. Raspberry Mojito Punch takes the classic combination and turns it on its head in a punchbowl for a summery crowd-pleaser. White rum keeps the raspberry color pure for a pretty as-can-be sip.
Try A Cucumber Mojito
For a slightly less sweet version of Raspberry Mojito Punch, try this Minted Cucumber Mojito. It has the same warm-weather appeal as the original, and it has the bright, clean flavor of cucumbers and mint, with lemonade for flavor instead of raspberry.
Ingredients
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¼ cup sugar
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¼ cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
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3 cup cold water
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1 ½ cup white rum
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1 (12 ounce can) frozen raspberry juice blend concentrate, thawed
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½ cup lime juice
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1 ½ cup carbonated water, chilled
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Ice cubes
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Fresh raspberries, lime slices, and/or fresh mint (optional)
Directions
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Mix Punch and Chill
In a punch bowl combine sugar and the 1/4 cup mint. Using the back of a wooden spoon, lightly crush mint by pressing it against the side of the bowl. Add the cold water, the rum, juice concentrate, and lime juice, stirring until sugar is dissolved. If desired, cover punch bowl and chill for up to 24 hours.
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Add Carbonate Water and Serve
Slowly pour carbonated water down the side of the bowl; stir gently. Add ice cubes. If desired, add raspberries, lime slices, and/or fresh mint sprigs.
Test Kitchen Tip: To make Virgin Raspberry Mojito punch, prepare as directed, except omit rum and increase carbonated water to 3 cups.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 217 | Calories |
| 30g | Carbs |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 217 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Sodium 31mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30g | 11% |
| Total Sugars 27g | |
| Vitamin C 56.7mg | 63% |
| Calcium 10.1mg | 1% |
| Iron 0.7mg | 4% |
| Potassium 222mg | 5% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
