Sparkling Apple Cider Mojito
A Sparkling Apple Cider Mojito with fresh mint, maple, lime, and light rum. Ready in 5 minutes and easy to batch for a party pitcher!
Ingredients
Mojito Base
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 ½ ounces maple syrup
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 2 ounces light rum
- 2 ounces apple cider
- Crushed ice, for shaking
To Serve
- Crushed ice, for the glasses
- Club soda, to top
- Apple slices, for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Mojito Base
- Add the mint leaves and maple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Muddle gently.
- Pour in the lime juice, light rum, and apple cider. Add crushed ice and shake until the mixture is well chilled, about 10 to 15 seconds.
To Serve
- Fill 2 highball glasses with crushed ice.
- Strain the shaken mixture into the glasses.
- Top each glass with club soda.
- Garnish with apple slices and fresh mint. Serve right away.