How To Make a Low Carb Mojito

Mojitos are a popular drink that originated in Cuba.  They are consumed all over the world as a delicious and refreshing alcoholic beverage. Mojitos are made with rum, lime juice, sweetener, mint leaves, and sparkling water.  It is important to find the best available ingredients to ensure that the mojito you make will be the most delicious thing imaginable.

First of all, for any health-related drink or recipe, it is strongly recommended that organic, unprocessed, fresh, and untreated ingredients be used.  Buy several limes from the farmer's market or whole foods store, and see that they are brightly colored and not too hard.  There are several alternatives to use as sweetener, such as Sweetleaf Stevia, along with some other natural sweeteners available, which do not contain unwanted chemicals.  These  are herbal in composition.  Otherwise, Splenda is not bad at all, or organic sugar can be used.  Organic sugar is good for you, as it contains vitamins and minerals, however, it does contain simple carbohydrates, which contribute to weight gain.  For a more natural and stimulating alternative, ask the herbal specialist at your local whole foods store.  You will also need sparkling water, fresh mint leaves, and good rum.

1. Take the limes and cut them in half down the middle, and not end to end. 
2. Take a fork and jab it into the meat of the fruit all around. 
3. Squeeze the lime juice from the limes straight into the glass. 
4. Add some sparkling water about halfway up the length of the glass. 
5. Use one lime per beverage. 
6. Mix in the sweetener: one tablespoon works for sugar, one packet of Splenda, and for herbal sweeteners, sweeten to taste. 
7. Next, take the mint leaves and put one tablespoon of them in a bowl. 
8. Pour enough sparkling water to fill the drinking glass three-quarters of the way up. 
9. Mash the leaves, and do not shred them. Mash them for a minute or so in the sparkling water.
10. Then pour the contents of the bowl into the glass.
11.  Take your best rum and pour a shot or two into the glass, mix thoroughly, and then serve with a slice of lime.

Mojitos are a popular drink in the summer months and are a limeade based beverage.  If you were to have limeade pre-made, the drink could be made more quickly.  Limeade is refreshing in the hot weather.  Add some bubbles, and a little flavor with some rum, and you will have a very nice beverage indeed.