Pineapple Arugula Mint Mojitos
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Well H-E-L-L-O gorgeous! One sip of this tall drink of water deliciousness and you’ll be shaking your hips to the rhythm of the Mambo that will be playing in your head. I fell in love with these mojitos while I was in Monterey at the Dole Summit. I am obsessed with mojitos (one of the sole reasons I grow mint). I do have to admit that I had never imagined putting arugula into a cocktail before. But guess what? It works! The arugula lends a subtle peppery bite the cuts the traditional sweetness of the mojito .
This is a cocktail I’ll be making all summer and think once that you’ve tasted it you will be too! Now maybe I should think about planting some arugula ; )
Baci!
Recipe slightly adapted from Dole
What You Will Need:
- 1/2 fresh DOLE® Tropical Gold® Pineapple, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves plus additional mint for garnish
- 1/2 cup DOLE Arugula
- 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 - 6 oz. can DOLE Pineapple Juice
- 1 cup light rum
- Ice cubes
What To Do:
- Reserve 4-8 pineapple chunks for garnish if desired. Puree remaining pineapple in blender or food processor.
- In large pitcher muddle or crush mint, arugula, lime wedges and sugar. Add pureed pineapple, pineapple juice and rum; stir well.
- Fill 4 tall glasses with ice cubes. Pour pineapple mixture over ice. Garnish each with reserved pineapple chunk and sprig of mint.
Copyright Paula Jones with bellalimento
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I’ve never considered putting arugula in a cocktail, but now that I’ve seen this, it all makes a lot of sense. Can’t wait to try this over the summer!
Looks so darn good, Paula!! I remember you tweeting or instagraming about these…must try these out!
What a lovely drink! So refreshing.
hello gorgeous indeed! beeeeeeeeeeautiful
So delicious looking!
Ooh, I wouldn’t have thought to put arugula in it either, but I bet it’s really delicious!
MMMMMM Mojito! Mojitos are always welcome in my belly. I just chopped up a fresh pineapple the other day, so I’ve got pineapple on the brain. Looks like a sweet, refreshing beverage!
Looks Tasty!
I love mojitos and can’t wait to try these beauties!
Kindred spirit! I also grow mint so I’m mojito-ready all summer. This recipe looks so amazing, can’t wait to try it!
I just found you via pinterest, off to look around your blog.
I’ve never thought of adding arugula to a mojito, but it definitely sounds interesting.
My mint is growing as I type…
What a beauty this drink is! I absolutely love mojitos of every kind. Pineapple/arugula has to be my next concoction! this looks so awesome Paula!
Okay – never thought of putting arugula in a cocktail, but you know…I can see how that would really work. Is it 5:00 yet?
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