Mojita Rita

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"A different spin on the classic Mojito."

 

• Ready In: 7mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 3⁄4 lime, cut into quarters
• 5 -6 mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 ounce water
• 1 1⁄2 ounces tequila
• 1 ounce Cointreau liqueur

directions

1. Mash together the lime quarters, mint leaves, brown sugar, and water in a glass until the mint leaves start to bruise; this releases the oils and aromas in the mint.
2. Add in the tequila, Cointreau, and ¾ cup crushed ice to the glass.
3. Stir very well (don’t shake), bringing the mint leaves to the top of the drink and dissolving all the sugar; serve immediately.