{"id":17631,"date":"2020-07-17T19:56:47","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T19:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/?p=17631"},"modified":"2020-07-17T19:56:47","modified_gmt":"2020-07-17T19:56:47","slug":"njbc-eats-sugar-free-mojito","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/njbc-eats-sugar-free-mojito\/","title":{"rendered":"NJBC Eats: Sugar-Free Mojito"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s Summer and for some of us that means socially distanced cocktails. But most drinks can pack a lot of added sugar and empty calories into your cup. The next time you\u2019re craving a refreshing drink, try this lightened up mojito recipe inspired by the mint plant currently taking over my backyard herb garden. The directions below are for 1 serving but you can easily adjust this to make multiple servings or a pitcher. You can also adjust the level of sweetness and alcohol to your personal preference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 to 6 fresh mint leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 1\/2 to 3 Tablespoons Swerve* brand sweetener<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Tablespoons water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 ounces fresh lime juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 2 ounces white rum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice cubes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Club soda or seltzer water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lime wedges for garnish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a quick sugar free simple syrup in the microwave by combining 2 Tablespoons Swerve and water. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until sweetener is just dissolved. Do not overheat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a glass or martini shaker, muddle mint leaves, lime juice and remaining Swerve until mint leaves are just slightly broken.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a few ice cubes and rum and pour into a cup or drinking glass (do not strain). Top with club soda or seltzer to taste and garnish with a lime wedge. Enjoy immediately!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recipe notes: Adjustments can include using less rum and more club soda as well as adjusting the amount of sweetener to taste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*This recipe was made using Swerve brand sweetener, or powdered erythritol. 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