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Drinks on Us: Low-Calorie Cocktails
Mojito Makeover
In general, the Mojito is already a better choice when it comes to calories, but the talented folks at the trendy Chapel Hill restaurant Jujube show us how to serve up this Cuban drink with one smart substitution -- Splenda syrup instead of simple syrup. Make your own by dissolving 2 packets of Splenda into an ounce of water or purchase Da Vinci's Sugar Free Sweetener Syrup (available on amazon.com), and keep the bottle on hand for iced teas, coffees, and more.
2 ounces light rum
1 ounce Splenda syrup, Da Vinci's Sugar Free Sweetener Syrup
1 ounce lime juice
7 mint leaves
Splash of club soda
In a shaker, muddle mint leaves and a lime wedge. Add ice and other ingredients and shake. Pour into tall glass and top with soda.
Calories: 140
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I just use liquid sweetener in place of the simple syrup. about a quarter of a teaspoon is plenty
6/14/2010 09:03:25 AM Report AbuseMojito!! I love, love, love mojitos.. especially in the summer! There's nothing better than the sweet taste of citrus and mint all mixed up! Here's another option that's delicious and way under 100 calories! Diet Citrus Soda, Mint, Squeeze of Fresh lemon, lime and orange, & TY KU Liqueur - serve super chilled!
5/6/2010 02:55:33 PM Report Abuse