{in season} Mint: Let's Make Raspberry Mojitos!

Last night, some friends and I celebrated the 40th birthday of another friend!  We had dinner and drinks, and then, more drinks, dancing and lots of fun conversation!  It was a hot evening so I ordered a Raspberry Mojito.  It was super refreshing! 

Mint is in season.  Make a Raspberry Mojito this weekend.  Cheers!

Raspberry Mojito

(from Everyday with Rachael Ray, April 2007)

INGREDIENTS

Handful fresh mint leaves

3 whole fresh raspberries

Juice of 1 lime

2 teaspoons sugar

Ice

1 1/2 ounces spiced rum

Splash club soda

DIRECTIONS

In a highball glass, muddle the mint, raspberries, lime juice and sugar. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; add the rum and shake for 15 seconds. Pour into the glass and top with the club soda.