Drink of the Week

This punch will get the party started! Perfect for the holiday house/cocktail party, Use an ice ring so you wouldn't water down the flavor of the punch. 

Raspberry Mojito Punch

Ingredients

¼  cup sugar

¼  cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves

3 cups cold water

1 ½  cups white rum

1 12 ounce can frozen raspberry juice blend concentrate, thawed

½  cup lime juice

1 ½  cups carbonated water, chilled

  Ice cubes

  Fresh raspberries, lime slices, and/or fresh mint (optional)

Directions

In a punch bowl combine sugar and the ¼  cup mint. Using the back of a wooden spoon, lightly crush mint by pressing it against the side of the bowl. Add the cold water, the rum, juice concentrate, and lime juice, stirring until sugar is dissolved. If desired, cover punch bowl and chill for up to 24 hours.

Slowly pour carbonated water down the side of the bowl; stir gently. Add ice cubes. If desired, add raspberries, lime slices, and/or fresh mint sprigs.