Hot Mojito

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Hot Mojito
45 min.
8
175kcal

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Warm up your gatherings this holiday season with a delightful twist on a classic favorite: the Hot Mojito! This festive beverage combines the refreshing essence of traditional mojitos with the comforting heat of a cozy drink, making it the perfect choice for your next party or intimate gathering.

Imagine sitting by the fire, sipping on a warm drink that invigorates your senses with the bright, zesty flavors of lime and the aromatic freshness of mint. Each mug is a symphony of flavors, with the sweetness of sugar balancing the tangy lime juice, perfectly blended with the depth of light rum. Adding a touch of festive flair, we garnish with fresh cranberries, bringing a splash of bold red to complement the lush green mint leaves.

This recipe caters to a diverse range of dietary preferences, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, ensuring everyone at your table can indulge in its comforting embrace. With just 45 minutes to prepare, you can easily create this delightful drink for up to 8 servings, making it ideal for both small get-togethers and large holiday celebrations. So gather your friends and family, whip up a batch of these warm Mojitos, and toast to good health and great company!

Ingredients

  • servings cranberries fresh for garnish
  • 16 fl. oz. rum light
  • teaspoons juice of lime 
  • 1.5 cups mint leaves fresh for mashing
  • 16 teaspoons sugar 

Equipment

  • sieve
  • wooden spoon
  • teapot

Directions

  1. Into a large teapot or heatproof pitcher, pour 6 cups boiling water over mint leaves. Allow to steep 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in each of 8 mugs or Irish coffee glasses, use a wooden spoon to mash 3 fresh mint leaves with 2 tsp. sugar and 1 tsp. lime juice.
  3. Add 1/4 cup (2 oz.) light rum and 3/4 cup of the mint tea, poured through a strainer, to each. If you like, you can garnish with a few fresh cranberries for Christmas red and green.

Nutrition Facts

Calories175kcal
Protein3.3%
Fat2.38%
Carbs94.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.26
Glycemic Load
5.62
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
1.7491304356119%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.46mg
Delphinidin
0.08mg
Peonidin
0.49mg
Epigallocatechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
2.72mg
Hesperetin
1.31mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.45mg
Luteolin
1.07mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:175.03kcal
8.75%
Fat:0.11g
0.17%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.13%
Carbohydrates:9.77g
3.26%
Net Carbohydrates:9.03g
3.29%
Sugar:8.11g
9.01%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:3.41mg
0.15%
Alcohol:19.75g
100%
Alcohol %:30.69%
100%
Protein:0.34g
0.68%
Vitamin A:361.52IU
7.23%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.73%
Vitamin C:4.32mg
5.24%
Fiber:0.73g
2.92%
Iron:0.46mg
2.57%
Folate:10.13µg
2.53%
Calcium:21.36mg
2.14%
Copper:0.04mg
2.13%
Magnesium:7.21mg
1.8%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.6%
Potassium:56mg
1.6%
Source:My Recipes