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    Southern Mojitos

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    A southern mojito is my idea of southern sweet tea and a Cuban mojito love child.

    Southern Mojitos

    Southern Mojitos cocktail Tips:

    When I'm not in a rush I brew my own sweet tea 2 bags per half gallon with 1 cup of sugar always does the trick.

    Can you make ahead?

    Fridge: Make ahead and keep in the fridge until ready to serve. Just add the ice before serving.

    Southern Mojito

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    Substitution Options:

    Add as much rum as you can handle.

    Feel free to use a spiced rum. 

    what to serve with Southern Mojitos?

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    Menu Ideas:

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    Southern Mojitos

    Southern Mojitos

    Kenneth Temple
    This is a perfect blend of sweet tea and rum.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 1 minute min
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 6 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American, Southern
    Servings 4 persons
    Calories 324 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ gallon of sweet tea
    • 1 cup white rum
    • 6 sprigs mint plus pieces for garnish
    • 1 ice cube tray
    • lime slices

    Instructions
     

    • Pour sweet tea, rum, mint sprigs and ice cubes in a pitcher and stir. Pour evenly in glasses. Garnish with lime slices and mint.

    Notes

    You can add as much rum as you can handle.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0gCalories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.01gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.1mg
    Keyword mojitos, sweet tea,
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