Wolfgang Puck WPIB0010C Hot Summer Mojitos For a Crowd, Appetizers, Soups, Salads & Dressings

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Hot Summer Mojitos

For A Crowd

Makes 8 servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, tightly packed Zest from 4 limes

1 1/3 cups granulated sugar

Juice from 10 limes, (include the 4 limes from above with zest removed) 4 - 6 cups ice cubes

2 cups excellent quality white rum, more or less or omit as desired 3 cups club soda, cold

Garnish

8 long sprigs fresh mint

8 lime wedges or wheels

METHOD

1Combine mint leaves, lime zest and sugar in Immersion Chopper Bowl. Attach lid and pulse till zest and mint are finely chopped. Now the sugar is infused with flavor.

2In a 2-quart serving pitcher add sugar mixture and top with lime juice, ice and rum. Blend using immersion wand till mixed. Add club soda and pour (strain first if desired) into tall, chilled glasses. Garnish with mint sprigs and lime wedges.

Note: To juice limes more easily, roll them under your palm on a counter using firm pressure. Then, place them in a microwave for 10-15 seconds.

Recipe courtesy Marian Getz

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