Ok so I know its Monday,
but it's never too early in the week for a cocktail.
Or two.
And I'm going to just be completely honest. I have absolutely nothing to write about. My weekend was you know, just okay...nothing exciting, but nothing too terribly boring. I'm sitting here, on a Monday morning, just staring at my computer screen. I'm thinking I need some serious retail therapy, I need to finally make that hair appointment because my roots are starting to become my new hair color, I need to finish paying my bills (because you know that's what adults do) and I MUST stick to my new clean eating diet plan.
Wow so when did this boring-I-have-absolutely-nothing-to-write-about post turn into an all out venting sesh?
My apologies, but hey, least I made you a cocktail!
Wow so when did this boring-I-have-absolutely-nothing-to-write-about post turn into an all out venting sesh?
My apologies, but hey, least I made you a cocktail!
On another note, let's discuss this much-needed retail therapy, shall we? I currently already have this, this and yes definitely THIS in my shopping cart to purchase. You can never have enough sundresses in your closet for the summer and since its only July, I still have a lot of time left to enjoy these...at least that's my justification.
Pretty well-founded if I do say so myself.
Now how about I give you that recipe for these delicious mojitos,
k?
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Servings: 1
Serving Size: 1 mojito
Calories: 117
Fat: 0 g
Carbs: 2 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Protein: 0.2 g
Points+: 4 pts
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Here are your ingredients:
Recipe adapted from Betty Crocker
6 or 7 fresh raspberries
4 fresh mint leaves
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 packet Stevia in the Raw
Ice cubes
3 Tbsp rum
2/3 cup club soda
Place raspberries, mint leaves, lime juice and sweetener in the bottom of your glass. Muddle together so that all your raspberries and mint leaves are crushed, top with ice and pour in your rum and club soda. Add a few additional mint leaves and raspberries if desired; garnish with a lime peel. Enjoy!
Go ahead and plan today's happy hour with your friends,
now you have something to look forward to today!
You're welcome.
48 lovely comments:
THESE ARE STUNNING!!! I could probably use one right now :)
Retail therapy makes everything better and I'd be willing to be these mojitos do too!
LOVE this!!! Thanks for sharing. I'm new to your site and love that you put "point values" on recipes!!! :)
Sounds so good!! thanks for posting!!
Retail therapy is definitely in order for you!! I was just discussing this with a friend...
Stores are clearing their Summer stock to make room for fall clothing. The deals are ridiculous!! Get out there and get your therapy on! ;)
Oh man these look tasty!
omg. yes. so excited to try these!
These are sooooo pretty!!
I love a healthier alcoholic drink and this one looks perfect. Can't wait to try. No need to wait until Friday.
I am making mojitos this weekend and know these will be a huge hit to add in!
As you know, we strongly believe in the power of retail therapy! Mojitos look perfect btw!!
~Amanda
Mojitos are my favorite - can't wait to add in the berries. Trying this ASAP. What a wonderful idea:)
I'm wondering when technology will advance so that I can reach into my screen to grab one of these... never right? Bummer cuz they look fab!
Oh my, I could use one of these right about now and I'm not even going to blame it on the extremely hot weather we're experiencing in Toronto this summer.
Mojitos are the perfect summer drink in general and the addition of raspberries not only makes them absolutely stunning but, sound amazing!
Yum. I made cherry mojitos (on the blog) last week. This looks delish girl!!
Hey, this is just great. Would you be happy to link it to Food on Friday : Mocktails and Cocktails
I would love a glass of this right now!!Gorgeous :)
That looks so delicious and refreshing!
These look delish Kelly!!! Love the photography too :)
I die for mojitos!
Can't wait to try this :)
xo
My hubby just loves mojitos and these my friend, look delicious! Thanks for sharing!
these look beautiful! love the raspberries!
I am loving the colour combo..perhaps not a good thing, since I should be attracted to the drink which I totally am.. Just that the colour combo is calling out to me.. LOL.. I have been on a colour hue spree lately.. ;). Have a great week ahead Kelly! xoxo
p/s: stunning photos
girlfriend you are so speaking my language with this recipe!!!!!
This looks so delicious with raspberries. This is sure to make the week sweeter.
Sending big hugs your way Kelly. We all have days where inspiration is just not there. You did great for not feeling like doing it. I love these mojitos. Such gorgeous pics too. And retail therapy is always a good thing. I did that myself recently. Finally bought my new camera and a whole bunch of new books the other day. Felt good. Hadn't shopped in years.
I'm really hoping for better weather in London to have one of these on the terrace - sounds so summery and refreshing! Thanks for sharing.
Love this!! Yum!
These look absolutely amazing! Instead of a wine night I think my friends and I are going to have a mojito night! I definitely want to try this one :]
This is my kinda cocktail!! It looks so darn delicious Kelly. I could practically reach through my screen and grab one! But at 9am, that might make for an unproductive workday, just sayin.
beautiful! there is just something that makes me happy about drinking something pretty :) Lovely recipe-Ive never made a mojito before-muddling intimidates me for some reason but I may just have to get over my fears!
Such a cute and fun cocktail! I could definitely see myself sipping this while wearing that last sundress :)
These look great Kelly! BTW--Did you ever get my email?
Have a great day!
How fun!
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These look great! I love raspberries!
LOVE mojitos! I'm obsessed with those new Starbucks Lime Tea Refreshers because they taste exactly like... mojitos! Love the raspberry twist and gorgeous pics!!
LOVE mojitos! I'm obsessed with those new Starbucks Lime Tea Refreshers because they taste exactly like... mojitos! Love the raspberry twist and gorgeous pics!!
These look absolutely amazing. Can't wait to make them!
These sound great and look beautiful - would go good after a nice day of retail therapy!
gah these look amazing!
Hi Kelly,
Beautiful photos and those Mojitos look fantastic! Perfect for Summer and something a little different, love it!
I'm making these ASAP. They look so refreshing and delicious!
Oh yum! I have fresh raspberries in my fridge right now. This might need to make an appearance in my house this weekend!
This is just so awesome..So gorgeous and so preppy! :)
This is so perfect! :) I love it so much... :)
I have just recently fallen (back in) love with mojitos! I forgot how delicious they are! It's a bummer that it's fall now, but hey! I can pretend that I'm on a beach somewhere drinking this delicious drink... right?!
Thanks for the wonderful recipe! I'm giving it a try tonight!! Happy Friday :)
Mmm. These were so yummy! Even my hubby liked them ;)
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