Gouda's Cheesewheel

Faux-jitos

I've spent the last week keeping Kristin company while her parents were out of town. I basically would go to work (in that building next to the "cash register") then go back to her place and spend the evening and night there. It was alright, I got free munchies and we had some girl time and Brent was allowed to come over so that was all good too. Once her parents got back, Brent was obligated to house-sit and pet-sit for his parents, so I've been in Brighton helping keep him company. It's been relaxing, though. He got ahold of some tasty tamales from someone at work, and we had those for dinner Friday, then walked to a famers market Saturday morning and got fruit and pickled garlic and broccoli. With the broccoli, we heated up more tamales Saturday night, and attempted to make mojitos to go with it. Unfortunately the true ingredients weren't there, but we came up with a compromise that seemed to work after a few alterations. So without further ado, I give you THE FAUX-JITO!

In a pitcher, combine
48 oz limeade (i.e. 1 can concentrate plus 3 cans water)
4 shots light rum (more or less to taste)
3/4 tsp pure mint extract (I prefer this to peppermint extract)
App. 4 tsp powdered sugar

Mix well to combine extract and dissolve sugar. Serve over ice in a pint glass. Makes 3-4 servings.

posted by Greta @ 10:22 AM