Lemon Balm Mojitos
Refreshingly herbal and bursting with citrusy zest, Lemon Balm Mojitos are a delightful twist on the classic cocktail, perfect for warm summer evenings or casual gatherings. This quick and easy recipe combines fragrant lemon balm leaves with fresh mint, giving the mojito a unique, garden-fresh flavor that pairs beautifully with the tartness of freshly squeezed lime juice and the subtle sweetness of sugar. A generous splash of white rum and bubbly club soda elevates the drink, while a handful of ice keeps it perfectly chilled. Garnished with lime slices and sprigs of lemon balm, this cocktail is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 10 minutes, this one-serving drink is ideal for a quick escape into refreshment, whether you're hosting guests or simply treating yourself.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 leaves lemon balm leaves
- 5 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 whole lime
- 2 ounces white rum
- 4 ounces club soda
- 1 cup ice
- 2 slices lime slices
- 2 sprigs lemon balm sprigs
Instructions
Place the lemon balm leaves, mint leaves, and white sugar in the bottom of a sturdy glass.
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice from both halves into the glass. Drop the squeezed lime halves into the glass for extra flavor.
Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, gently muddle the lemon balm, mint, sugar, and lime juice together. Press just enough to release the oils from the herbs without tearing the leaves apart.
Fill the glass about halfway with ice.
Pour the white rum and club soda over the ice, and stir gently to combine.
Garnish with a lime slice and a sprig of lemon balm to enhance the presentation and aroma.
Serve immediately with a straw or cocktail stirrer for mixing while drinking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 153 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
