Strawberry Heart Mojitos

dsc_0143-copy

It may seem a bit early to start thinking about Valentine's Day, but we at LMP are always prepared and ready for the next reason to celebrate! And how do we best celebrate? With cocktails, of course! This strawberry heart mojito is sure to get you feelin' festive.

dsc_0147-copy

Here's what you need: -white rum -bottle of prosecco or rosé sparkling wine -fresh strawberries -sugar -fresh mint leaves -fresh limes -pitcher -muddler

dsc_0088-copy
dsc_0088-copy
dsc_0081-copy
dsc_0081-copy

Here's what to do:

1) In your pitcher, combine 2 tbsp. of sugar, the juice of 2 limes and the rinds, 15 mint leaves, 6 halved strawberries, and 3 oz. of rum.

dsc_0106-copy
dsc_0106-copy

2) Using your muddler, crush the strawberries, mint and limes to muddle with sugar and rum.

dsc_0108-copy
dsc_0108-copy

3) Pour bottle of prossecco into pitcher with muddled mixture, and once entire bottle has been added, use a spoon or cocktail stirrer to gently combine ingredients.

dsc_0110-copy
dsc_0110-copy
dsc_0115-copy
dsc_0115-copy

4) Pour your drinks into each of your cocktail glasses, allowing some of the muddled strawberries and mint into each glass.

dsc_0119-copy
dsc_0119-copy

5) Add one lime wedge and a few heart-shaped strawberries for garnish (see below for instruction).  I also added some fabulous metallic pink straws for some easy sipping!

dsc_0136-copy
dsc_0136-copy
dsc_0137-copy
dsc_0137-copy
dsc_0155-copy
dsc_0155-copy

How to make heart-shaped strawberries: 1) Once you have thoroughly washed your strawberries, cut off the stem and leaves, leaving only the red body of the strawberry.

dsc_0095-copy
dsc_0095-copy

2) Cut into halves along the narrowest part of the strawberry, so the widest sides of the strawberry are intact.

dsc_0100-copy
dsc_0100-copy

3) At the top of the strawberry, cut a V-shaped wedge and remove. Then, cut the bottom sides to make straight edges that lead to the bottom point of the heart.

dsc_0104-copy
dsc_0104-copy

How cute are these guys??

dsc_0090-copy
dsc_0090-copy
dsc_0171-copy
dsc_0171-copy

Enjoy your long weekend... Until next week!