Dietitian’s tip: The traditional mojito is created with a sweet syrup flavored with fresh lime juice and crushed fresh mint. This super-citrusy nonalcoholic version also includes orange and grapefruit juices.

Low sodium = no more than 140 mg of sodium per serving

Low fat = no more than 3 g of fat per serving


SERVES 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup dark honey

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

1/2 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves

2 cups fresh grapefruit juice, chilled

2 cups fresh orange juice, chilled

2 teaspoons grated lime zest

1 lime, cut into 6 slices

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the honey and lime juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the mint leaves and remove from the heat. Steep the honey mixture for 5 minutes, then pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl, pressing down lightly on the leaves with the back of a wooden spoon. Refrigerate the syrup until cold.

In a large pitcher, combine the mint syrup, grapefruit and orange juices, and lime zest. Stir until the syrup is dissolved.

Pour into tall, chilled glasses and garnish each glass with a lime slice.


Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)

Calories 163 Monounsaturated fat 0 g
Protein 1 g Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrate 42 g Sodium 4 mg
Total fat 0 g Fiber 1 g
Saturated fat 0 g