Rose Mojito

A homemade simple syrup fragrant with delicate rose petals is an easy way to elevate cocktail hour. Find dried rose petals online, or in the bulk herb section of well-stocked supermarkets and natural-foods stores.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 drink

Ingredients

Rose Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup water

  • 2 tablespoons dried rose petals or other edible dried flowers

Mojito

  • 2 ounces white rum

  • 1 ounce lime juice

  • 12 fresh mint leaves, torn

  • Ice

  • 1 ounce club soda

  • Lime wedge for serving

Directions

  1. To prepare simple syrup: Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in flowers and let cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes. Strain (discard the flowers) and refrigerate for up to 1 month. (Makes 1-1 1/4 cups.)

  2. To prepare mojito: Stir rum, lime juice, 1 ounce of the simple syrup and mint leaves in a tall glass. Add ice and club soda and stir again. Garnish with lime wedge, if desired.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate simple syrup for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

192 Calories
0g Fat
16g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 192
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 13g
Added Sugars 12g 24%
Protein 0g 1%
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Vitamin A 46IU 1%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Folate 4mcg 1%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Magnesium 3mg 1%
Potassium 39mg 1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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