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Kiwi Lime Mojito recipe with simple syrup

This Kiwi Lime Mojito recipe with simple syrup is a delicious way to unwind with a cocktail! It's full of fresh, fruity, light flavors that you will love.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Kiwi Lime Mojito, Kiwi Lime Mojito recipe with simple syrup, mojito recipe with simple syrup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cooling time for the simple syrup: 2 hours
Author: Rachel

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Muddler
  • Pot
  • Ball canning jars or other airtight container

Ingredients

Kiwi Lime Mojito

  • 5-6 ripe kiwi, no skin on and blended + an extra or two for garnish
  • 1 bottle White rum I used Bacardi.
  • 1-2 bunches fresh mint leafs
  • 3 limes You will need 1 Tbsp. of lime juice per glass. Depending on your limes, you might need several so buy enough to make your servings work. Plus, you garnish with a lime.
  • Mint simple syrup
  • Club Soda
  • Ice

Mint Simple Syrup

  • 6 sprigs of mint
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 cup of sugar

Instructions

Mint Syrup Instructions

  • Combine mint, water and sugar in a pan on low heat
  • Allow to come to a boil and then turn down the heat to a simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Allow to cool completely and then save in an airtight jar in the refrigerator. Let cool in the refrigerator 1-2 hours.

Kiwi Lime Mojito recipe with simple syrup

  • Blend the kiwi in a food processor until it is the consistency of apple sauce. .
  • Add 8-10 mint leaves to a glass.
  • Add in 3-4 Tbsp. of mint simple syrup per glass. I like 4 because I like sweet drinks.
  • Add in 1 Tbsp. of lime juice per glass.
  • Muddle together to break the mint leaves open.
  • Add in 3 Tbsp. blended kiwi
  • Add in 1 Tbsp. of rum.
  • Add a slice of lime to the glass
  • Add ice to the glass
  • Top off with club soda
  • Top with chunks of kiwi and a fresh sprig of mint.