Name: Blood Orange Mojitos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 large blood orange, sliced into wedges + more for garnish if desired; 1 cup simple syrup; 1 cup white rum (omit for alcohol-free recipe); 1 bunch (30 grams) mint leaves, removed from stems; 2 limes, sliced into wedges; 3 cups club soda

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Bring on ALL the mojitos! These blood orange mojitos are one of my favorite creations yet (I know, I say that all the time!) Perfect for your summer BBQ get together, or relaxation time by the pool 😉

Blood Orange Mojitos in glass cups, glass pitcher with herbs, bloodoranges, wooden pad and wooden kitchen tool on the table

How was your Mother's Day?

I received my few "demands" 😉

A giant vegetarian poutine with extra cheese curds and extra gravy, weighed in at ___ pounds! #nomnomnom

Because of this wonderful gift, I did not need to cook! Yay!!

Blood Orange Mojitos in glass cups with herbs, bloodoranges, wooden pad and wooden kitchen tool on the table

But we are back to another work week, and I'm trying my hardest to have all my summer recipes not only lined up, but partially written up.

Blood Orange Mojitos in glass pitcher and glass cups with bloodoranges, herbs, wooden pad on the table

I do believe it has been coming along nicely, and while I wanted to share these blood orange mojitos with you in the summer, I realized that with the warmer temperatures out there right now, mojitos are perfect any time!

And my pool is scheduled to open this Wednesday!!!! Ahhhhh!

Blood Orange Mojitos in glass cups with bloodoranges, herbs, glass shot, wooden pad and tool and glass pitcher on the table

As the warmer weather hits, my desire to cook elaborate meals diminishes. We have been eating lots of homemade sandwiches and subs because even with all the work we are doing outside, our appetites are not as strong as they were during the winter.

Blood Orange Mojitos in glass cups with herb, bloodoranges and wooden pad on the table

Speaking of outdoor work, we finally have GRASS!! Yes, no more hilly, dirt lawn. Mind you our neighbors understood, and I would prefer to have the backyard landscaping done before we put sod in the front, but we know the backyard is going to take a long time.

Just means that we can drink these blood orange mojitos after working hard all day and then jump into the pool! Life is good 😉

📖 Recipe

Blood Orange Mojitos

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

These blood orange mojitos are the perfect way to get your citrus in! Beautiful colors and tasty!

Ingredients

1 large blood orange, sliced into wedges + more for garnish if desired
1 cup simple syrup
1 cup white rum (omit for alcohol-free recipe)
1 bunch (30 grams) mint leaves, removed from stems
2 limes, sliced into wedges
3 cups club soda

Instructions

Add limes and mint to a large pitcher. Using a muddler, crush limes until all juices have been released. Stir in blood orange wedges and muddle some more.
Pour in simple syrup, club soda, and rum. Mix until combined.
Serve over ice in tall glasses with blood orange wedges if desired!

Notes

Simple syrup is made using a 1:1 ratio of sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until sugar has dissolved (do not boil!) Cool and use.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 2-4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 278Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 2gSugar: 42gProtein: 1g