Minty Pineapple Rum

Name: Minty Pineapple Rum
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 14 servings.
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 3 limes); 4 cups cubed fresh pineapple (1 inch); 40 fresh mint leaves; 2/3 cup superfine sugar; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1-1/2 cups light rum; Ice cubes; 7 cups club soda, chilled; GARNISH:; Fresh pineapple slices and additional fresh mint leaves

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min. YIELD: 14 servings.

This delicious drink is a fabulous way to use fresh mint and celebrate summer. If the pineapple isn't overly ripe, add a bit more sugar. Save any leftover pineapple-mint syrup in an airtight glass container, or freeze the mixture in ice cube trays to use later. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Ingredients

6 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
4 cups cubed fresh pineapple (1 inch)
40 fresh mint leaves
2/3 cup superfine sugar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1-1/2 cups light rum
Ice cubes
7 cups club soda, chilled
GARNISH:
Fresh pineapple slices and additional fresh mint leaves

Directions

1. Place the first 5 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. pitcher; stir in rum. Pour 1/3 cup mixture into each glass. Add ice; pour 1/2 cup soda over ice. Garnish with pineapple slices and additional mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 118 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

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