Best Blood Orange Mojito Recipes

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BLOOD ORANGE MOJITO



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I created this blood orange mojito when I wanted to do a pomagranate mojito and my juice was not good. I had to substitute with another juice and I chose Blood orange juice. Then it was too sweet. I had to reduce the quantity of sugar.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Beverages

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon icing sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or 1 tablespoon lime juice
12 mint leaves
6 tablespoons white rum
1/4 cup blood orange juice
1/8-1/4 fluid ounce ginger ale or 1/8-1/4 fluid ounce club soda

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, lemon juice and mint leaves in a tall glass; mash with the back of a spoon.
  • Mix in the rum and blood orange juice.
  • Fill glass with ice.
  • Top with a splash of ginger ale.

BLOOD ORANGE-CINNAMON MOJITO



Blood Orange-Cinnamon Mojito image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 1h

Yield 1 serving; 1 cup cinnamon syrup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup raw sugar, such as Sugar in the Raw
3 cinnamon sticks
8 to 10 fresh mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for garnish
3 lime wedges
2 cups ice
1 1/2 ounces white rum
1 ounce blood orange juice (about 1/2 blood orange), plus one slice for garnish
About 2 ounces chilled sparkling wine, such as Prosecco or Cava

Steps:

  • For the cinnamon syrup: Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the cinnamon sticks and continue to simmer until the flavors are infused, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool, then strain and discard the cinnamon sticks. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
  • For the mojito: Add the mint, lime wedges and 1 ounce cinnamon syrup to a cocktail shaker and muddle. Fill with the ice, and add the rum and orange juice and shake briefly. Pour directly into a highball glass. Top off with the sparkling wine and stir briefly. Garnish with a mint sprig and blood orange slice.

BLOOD ORANGE MOJITO



BLOOD ORANGE MOJITO image

This dessert drink has exceptional eye-appeal. The blood orange gives it that beautiful color as well as flavor. Makes one drink--if you want more, do the math! Recipe & photo: bsinthekitchen.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Cocktails

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8-10 fresh mint leaves
1/2 lime
1 blood orange
1-2 tsp sugar (to taste)
1-2 oz white rum (to taste)
1/2 c club soda
1/2 c crushed ice

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the blood orange in half; cut off one slice to save for garnish, using the rest for juice.
  • 2. In a cocktail mixer, add mint leaves, sugar, and juice of half a lime. Mash several times with a spoon (or use a cocktail muddler) to release flavor from the mint leaves.
  • 3. Add the juice from the blood orange, rum, crushed ice and finish with soda.
  • 4. Garnish with wedge from blood orange and a mint leaf.

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