Mojito Fresco

Cooling cocktail to quench the summer heat.

Ingredients
2 large limes
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
Water
Sugar
Ice Cubes
1/4 to 1/2 cup light rum
Quartered limes (optional)

Directions
1. Cut the 2 large limes into pieces; combine with the 2 cups water, and the 1 cup of sugar in a blender container. Cover tightly; blend with several on-off motions for 30 seconds or until limes are coarsely chopped. Do not puree. Strain through a sieve into a large pitcher. Dilute mixture with 1 to 2 cups water to taste. Cover and chill.

2. Wet the rims of 4 to 6 tall glasses; dip rims in sugar. Fill sugar-rimmed glasses with ice. Add 1/2 to 1 ounce rum to each glass. Pour chilled lime mixture over rum. Add extra quartered limes, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6 servings: Calories 152, Total Fat (g) 0, Saturated Fat (g) 0, Cholesterol(mg) 0, Sodium (mg) 3, Carbohydrate (g) 34, Fiber (g) 1, Protein (g) 0, Vitamin C (DV%) 11, Calcium (DV%) 1, Iron (DV%) 1, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet