Red Grapefruit Mojito {with Vanilla Simple Syrup}
Red Grapefruit Mojito with Vanilla Simple Syrup is the perfect seasonal segue. Citrus, mint and yes, vanilla go really well together.
Ingredients
For vanilla simple syrup...
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2-3 vanilla beans
- 1 tsp. vanilla
For the mojito...
- 3 Ruby Red Grapefruits
- 1 lime
- 4-5 fresh mint sprigs
- 4 ounces white rum
- 6 ounces vanilla cream soda or club soda to top
- ice
Instructions
For vanilla simple syrup...
- In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, vanilla beans and vanilla. Bring to a boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes until sugar is dissolved. Cool completely.
For mojito...
- Squeeze juice from 2 1/2 grapefruits. Cut wedges and sections from remaining half.
- In a tall glass add 4-5 grapefruit sections, 2-3 lime wedges, a handful of fresh mint leaves, 1 ounce vanilla simple syrup. Muddle gently. Top with ice, 2 ounces rum, and 2-3 ounces vanilla cream soda.
- Garnish with grapefruit wedge and mint sprig.