Siggy of the Month

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July Siggy of the Month: Grapefruit-and-Mint Mojito
Add a refreshing minty mojito to your summer smorgasbord as a signature cocktail for your wedding celebration. Ruby red grapefruit gives an added twist to this southern classic. And the color is just oh-so-festive! Follow these simple instructions and keep you guest sipping and sitting pretty at your summer shindig.

1/3 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. packed fresh mint leaves
1 ruby red grapefruit
3/4 c. white rum
3 c. ice
1 c. seltzer

Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and add mint leaves. Steep for ten minutes then strain through a fine sieve into a small bowl and let cool. Do not reuse the mint leaves.

Remove the zest from the ruby red grapefruit using a vegetable peeler. Place in a large glass and add rum. Cover, let stand for thirty minutes then strain through a fine sieve into a large measuring glass. Discard the zest.

Segment the rest of the grapefruit and place 2-3 segments in a tall, slender glass. Top with 3/4 c. ice. Then stir in three tablespoonfuls infused rum, 2 tablespoonfuls mint syrup and 1/4 c. seltzer in a measuring glass, then pour over ice. Garnish with mint sprigs and add a swizzle stick and, voila!. Makes 4 drinks.

Whew! It can seem to be a time intensive endeavor, but the reward is so great! What clever names can you come up with for this siggy?

For all past posts on our siggys of the month (and for the explanation of why we call them siggys), click HERE.

If you have any great suggestions for signature drinks, please share in the comments section. We'd love to hear and try new drink combinations!
Photo Credit: Martha Stewart