Refreshing Triple Citrus Virgin Mojitos for a Hot Summer Day

[missmindym]

Are they good virgin? I'm doing a show on Saturday where I am doing the Spicy Shrimp Ceviche cups and the lemon cakes, and I wanted to show off my trifle bowl and thought about doing the mojitos. Besides I wanted to stick with the refreshing, cool theme I have going because it's been in the triple digits here in the Mojave desert for a while now and it helps people think "cool".

 

[chefann]

Yep. Yummy with no booze in them. I made them at a show last night and about half of the guests wanted them virgin. So we poured theirs, then added the rum to the rest. The host's daughters (young - probably 4 and 6) liked them, too.

 

[flemings99]

Yep. Yummy with no booze in them. I
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Ditto: Very Yummy virgin style--we don't drink at our house & was liked by all.
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[DebbieJ]

Are they good virgin? I'm doing a show on Saturday where I am doing the Spicy Shrimp Ceviche cups and the lemon cakes, ....

I'm hoping you're not planning on demo-ing all of these recipes. Adding the mojitos in to the mix will give you one long show.

That said, the mojitos are super yummy. I'm bringing a pitcher full to my niece's b-day party on Friday. Yes, she's a 4th of July baby.

 

[JAE]

The mojitos could be the demo. They are that involved. It will take time to do them.

 

[Humble Beginnings]

I'm hoping you're not planning on demo-ing all of these recipes. Adding the mojitos in to the mix will give you one long show.

That said, the mojitos are super yummy. I'm bringing a pitcher full to my niece's b-day party on Friday. Yes, she's a 4th of July baby.

I can't wait to try these either, they sound awesome!! Maybe I'll have them on the 4th, I'm a 4th of July baby too,

 

[Kattyschack]

I can't wait to try these either, they sound awesome!! Maybe I'll have them on the 4th, I'm a 4th of July baby too,

YUMMYYY!! I didn't even think about making them for the 4th, but now maybe I will

 

[DebbieJ]

Let me clarify--I'm making a DOUBLE batch--bringing the FS QS Pitcher. They are THAT good.

 

[Shawnna]

I served these...no alcohol...at my daughter's 15th birthday party. She had a spa party and the girls did facials. They loved this drink.

 

[EpTxGuy]

Yep. Yummy with no booze in them. I made them at a show last night and about half of the guests wanted them virgin. So we poured theirs, then added the rum to the rest.

The host's daughters (young - probably 4 and 6) liked them, too.

Inquiring minds want to know, which group ordered more? The ones who wanted them virgin, or with the rum? I'm guessing the rummys. :angel:

 

[missmindym]

I'm not demo'ing all of them, but I thought I would serve them. And since all of the recipe's I'm doing are out of the SB, I was going to offer it as a booking tool.?

 

[chefann]

Inquiring minds want to know, which group ordered more? The ones who wanted them virgin, or with the rum? I'm guessing the rummys. :angel:

Actually, I didn't pay attention. None of the orders were huge (this host has 2 shows a year, so her friends and family have been to a lot of shows). I'd say that the groups were actually pretty even, spending-wise.

 

[susanr613]

i did them with booze at a large show - did a double batch then had to make another double batch (by request)

yes, sales were great!

definitely make them ahead of time...they are labor-intensive and not all that fun to make as a group.

enjoy!

 

[have2cook]

FYI - DO NOT use cheap lemon/lime soda in this recipe. I just did it using a store brand lemon lime soda (pop) that was green in color and it was so gross!! It was way too sweet and nobody drank it. I have made it before with 7up and it was better. Stick with the more clear sparkling brands for better results.

 

[PChef_ang]

are the mojitos in the season's best??

 

[merego]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the triple citrus mojitos, love them with booze, have not had them without. Everyone raved about these and I have gotten requests for the recipe and to bring them to cookouts, neighborhood get togethers etc.... I sold a few quick stir pitchers to neighbors as well.
I used Sprite Zero since it has no sugar, no caffiene and no carbs, the less sugar the better, right??

 

[chefann]

are the mojitos in the season's best??

Yes they are. I use the store brand version of Sprite/7-Up and they turn out fine. In fact, when I made them for dinner last night, I used diet pop and nobody could tell.

 

[merego]

Yes

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[missmindym]

Okay, so just to finish out my own post. I did make this for my show on Saturday and they loved it!!! I used 7up. But. After the show there was some left and since it was a show for a good friend I got the chance to try them, and "I" didn't like them at all, and the funny thing is, I like everything that goes into it, I love lemon and lime and oranges, etc. but I just didn't like these. So, unless it's specifically requested, I probably won't be making them again. lol

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Anybody done these without the mint ... and do you still have to strain them if you leave that out?

I was thinking about these with the 30 minute chicken and garlic bites ... do you think that would be too long? Or just stick with the quick stir margaritas??

 

[chefann]

If you make it without the mint, then it's not a Mojito, it's just fancy lemonade.

 

[smilesarepriceless]

I just had to say that we did a demo of this last monday at my cluster meeting (virgin) and all the girls loved them..I loved them.

So good! I had ordered my citrus press, but it didn't come in until the DAY after of course..but I'm so excited to do it now w/ my press!

yummy. CAN'T WAIT TO MAKE THESE FOR MY HUBBY'S GRAD PARTY NEXT MONTH FOR THE FAMILY ( WITH RUM)