Bergamot Mojito
Refreshing and super fragrant bergamot mojito recipe! Perfect green drink for St Patrick's Day!
Ingredients
- 300 g golden caster sugar
- 30 fresh mint leaves (plus extra for garnish)
- 6 medium limes (juiced)
- 2 medium bergamots (juice and zest)
- 2 large Sorrento lemons (juiced)
- 150 ml golden rum
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, mix together sugar and 1 ltr of water, bring to the boil and cool down to room temperature.
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In a food processor, blend together mint, lime juice, bergamots zest and juice and lemon juice. Add sugar syrup and blend until combined. Pour into plastic container and freeze, stirring with a fork every 30 minutes until frozen.
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Scoop the granita into chilled glasses, garnish with lime, lemon skin/ peel and fresh mint.
Recipe Notes
Cooking time does not include freezing time (3-4 hours).
You can top it up with soda.
Use a tiny pinch of spirulina powder or green food dye to give your mojito super green appearance.
If you can't find any Sorrento lemons, use the ordinary lemons.