Champagne Mojitos

By MarieR

Make Ahead

The mojitos can be prepared through Step 2. Refrigerate the mojitos in the pitcher overnight.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups packed mint leaves, plus 12 mint sprigs for garnish
• 6 lime cut into wedges
• 2 cups light rum
• cracked ice
• 3 cups champagne or sparkling wine

Preparation

Step 1

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.