Make and share this Champagne Mojitos recipe from Food.com.
Cooking Time
Preparation Time :10 Min
Cook Time : 5 Min
Total Time : 15 Min
Ingredients
Serves : 4-6
3⁄4 sugar
3⁄4 water
1 1⁄2 mint leaves
12 mint sprigs
6 limes
2 light rum
cracked ice
3cups champagne or 3 cups sparkling wine
Directions
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water and cook over high heat just until the sugar has dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
In a large pitcher, combine the sugar syrup with the mint leaves and lime wedges and muddle well with a wooden spoon. Add the rum and stir well. Strain the drink into another pitcher.
Fill tall glasses with cracked ice and pour in the drink, filling them about two-thirds full. Top with Champagne, garnish with the mint sprigs and serve.
MAKE AHEAD The mojitos can be prepared through Step 2. Refrigerate the mojitos in the pitcher overnight.