Gooseberry Pomegranate Mojito

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  Pritikin Longetvity Center +Spa

Chef Anthony Stewart from Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa is introducing this beautifully dark and rich mojito. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup ripe gooseberries (soak in 1 cup warm water for 5 minutes)
• 1 pomegranate (cut into half; scoop out seeds and brew in ½ cup hot water)
• 2 tablespoons ginger juice
• 2 sprigs fresh black mint
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• 2 ounces Appleton Gold Rum
• ¼ cup crushed ice

Preparation

Step 1:

Blend gooseberries until smooth (if the skin is still hard, strain after blending).

Step 2:

Whisk pomegranate to maximize the flavor in the water and strain.

Step 3:

Muddle the mint, lime and ginger juice in an 8 ounce hi ball glass.

Step 4:

Add rum and crushed ice.

Step 5:

Combine gooseberry and pomegranate juice and pour into glass.

Step 6:

Stir and serve with a straw.

Chef’s Note:

To customize this recipe to your personal taste, use vodka instead of rum, or no alcohol at all.