The summer is one of the most fun times to entertain throughout the year. Whether it is in the backyard for a grill out, a gathering at the beach, relaxing on the deck or a picnic in the park with friends, it is just fun to spend time enjoying good company and conversation during the long days of summer. Summertime lends itself to a more casual relaxed type of dining and entertaining.  I enjoy the fun beverages of summer.  There are so many to choose from and with most having at least 2 variations. I have discovered the fun and thirst quenching mixture of lime and mint, better known as the Mojito.  I have played around with the ingredients and come up with what I think is a great refreshing non-alcoholic version of the Mojito.  The flavors alone are big, but mixed together, are worthy of any summer get together.  

I start with Rose’s Mojito cocktail mix 21 fl. Oz, 1 liter of club soda, ¼ cup of sweetened lime juice cocktail mix, 1 cup hot water, ¼ cup plus 2tbl of sugar, and 1tsp. fresh mint.  First, take your fresh mint and mince it very fine and add to 1/4 cup of sugar and set it aside.  Second, mix Mojito cocktail mix, club soda and sweetened lime juice in a pitcher and set aside.  Third, mix hot water and the remaining sugar. Make sure all your sugar is dissolved and pour into Mojito mix. Lastly, wet the top rim of your glasses with a lime or water then dip your glasses into the sugar and mint mixture.  Add ice to your glasses and pour in a light and cool summertime beverage!  These are so good and refreshing!

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