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Low-calorie mojito

Low-calorie mojito

Make the most of summer with this magnificent mojito recipe ... and remember, you're using Silver Spoon Half Spoon, which has the same taste and texture as two teaspoons of regular sugar, but with only half the calories

What you need per glass:

  • 1 tall glass
  • 1 heaped teaspoon of Half Spoon Sugar
  • 50ml white rum
  • 20ml freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 sprigs fresh mint
  • 10ml soda water (approx)
  • Ice

What you do:

  1. Pour the sugar and lime juice into the glass and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  2. Muddle gently with the mint leaves and add a generous handful of ice cubes.
  3. Pour over the rum and stir thoroughly.
  4. Top with soda whilst stirring slowly.
  5. Finally, add a sprig of mint to garnish.

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