Blood Orange Mojito Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/4 blood orange
• about 15 mint leaves + extra sprigs
• 1 shot of white rum
• 1/8 cup sugar
• 1/8 cup water
• club soda

Instructions:

1. Make the simple syrup by microwaving the sugar and water until dissolved. Let cool.
2. Cut the quarter orange into slices, and place in a glass along with the mint.
3. Muddle (if you don't have a muddler use a strong spoon) to release the blood orange juice and the flavors in the mint. Add 1 shot of rum to the glass:
4. Fill the glass with ice, and add about half of the simple syrup. Fill the glass almost to the top with club soda, then mix and taste. Add more simple syrup if you like it sweeter. Garnish with a slice of orange and extra mint sprigs.

Recipe Source:fifteenspatulas