Name: Roasted Pear Mojitos (Grill-Approved!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 large fresh pears, cored and sliced roughly 1/4 inch thick (I used a mix of red pear and Bartlett); 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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You may not want to use the oven for these roasted pear mojitos in this heat, but the grill is a great substitute!

Roasted Pear Mojitos in glass cup on wooden pad with herbs and roasted slices of pear, glass pitcher in the background

After a week of an extreme heat warning, we finally have some cooler weather!

And then it goes back up again...

Which I am FINE with! I could swim all day, every day, and the weather can be as hot as it wants!

However, building a deck in this heat... Not so fun.

Roasted Pear Mojitos in glass cup held by hand on wooden pad with herbs and roasted slices of pear

But we are sooooo close to completion and while most of our days are spent keeping hydrated with water, when the evening hits, we want a treat! That's where these roasted pear mojitos come into play!

Roasted Pear slices on purple tray, mojitos in glass cup on wooden pad with herbs and sliced roasted pears

The AC does allow me to use the oven, but if you are really trying to keep the house cool, I recommend grilling your pears. Roasting any vegetable (and some fruit!) is my go-to method, but grilling is such an appeal during these hot months.

Roasted Pear Mojitos in glass pitcher with wooden kitchen tool in different views

Originally I was not happy with these pictures. With how clear mojitos appear, I should have used a darker background. They just don't stand out like I want! But I assure you, they are mighty delicious and I bought more pears to make them again (so don't be surprised if I update a few pics!)

Roasted Pear Mojitos in glass cups on wooden pad with herbs and sliced roasted pears

As my photography and Lightroom skills improve, I always find faults in my old pictures. Sometimes I am too hard on myself, but I must say, coming back to edit these roasted pear mojitos again made such a difference! Sometimes you just need to walk away from the computer for a few days and come back with new eyes 😉

Roasted Pear Mojitos in glass cups on wooden pad with herbs and pear slices

Tomorrow will bring another drink recipe because who doesn't love summer drinks?!

📖 Recipe

Roasted Pear Mojitos (Grill-Approved!)

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Cool and refreshing, these roasted pear mojitos can also be made on the grill!

Ingredients

2 large fresh pears, cored and sliced roughly ¼ inch thick (I used a mix of red pear and Bartlett)
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

Preheat oven to 425F. Place pears into a baking dish in a single layer. Roast in oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through (no need to oil or butter!) Or until browned to your liking! Set aside.
Add limes and mint to a large pitcher. Using a muddler, crush limes until all juices have been released. Stir in pear (reserving some for garnish) and muddle some more.
Pour in simple syrup, club soda, and rum. Mix until combined.
Serve over ice in tall glasses with pear slices 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: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 321Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 5mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 5gSugar: 49gProtein: 1g