Pomegranate Mojitos

I discovered the perfect drink last night for this holiday season and it's the Pomegranate Mojito. I mixed these babies up for our annual Christmas party and they were a big hit. I always like to feature one special mixed drink at parties along with the usual beer and wine and the pomegranate mojitos were perfect. They fit the bill for looking festive as well as tasting delicious.

I figured out how to make a big pitcher full so when guests ordered one, I just needed to add the rum and garnishes and it was complete. Here's how to prepare a big batch for you next holiday party:

Makes 10 servings

1-1/8 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
3/4 cup superfine sugar
80 mint leaves
7 cups of Pomegranate 7-UP (I make it by mixing 16 oz of pomegranate juice with 5 cups of 7-UP)
2 cups club soda
white rum
pomegranate seeds*
mint sprigs
lime wedges

1. In a large pitcher, muddle the lime juice, sugar and mint leaves until the sugar is dissolved.

2. Add the pomegranate 7-UP and club soda. Set aside until ready to make a drink.

To make a drink

3. Fill glass with ice.

4. Add 1 shot of white rum.

5. Fill glass with mojito mixture.

6. Garnish the top with pomegranate seeds, a sprig of mint, and a lime wedge.

*To get pomegranate seeds, cut fresh pomegranate in half. Submerge the halves into a bowl of water and work the seeds out of the flesh with your fingers. Collect the seeds from the water and place into a small, dry bowl for use.

OR for one drink:

1 oz. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. superfine sugar
8 fresh mint leaves
white rum
2 oz. club soda
4 oz. Pomegranate 7-UP
pomegranate seeds
mint spring
lime wedge

1. In a highball glass, muddle lime juice, sugar and mint leaves until sugar is dissolved.

2. Add rum and club soda.

3. Fill glass with ice and fill with Pomegranate 7-UP.

4. Garnish with pomegranate seeds on top, mint sprig and lime wedge.

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