Description
This cocktail is the perfect way to celebrate dinner with family and friends and toast the summer season.
Ingredients
Units
- 1/2-cup sugar
- 1/2-cup water
- 1 1/2 cups packed mint leaves, plus 12 mint sprigs, for garnish
- 6 limes cut into wedges
- 2 cups light rum
- Cracked ice
- 3 cups Champagne or sparkling wine
Instructions
- 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.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Drinks