Campari + Mojito = Bliss

I have totally swiped this recipe from "in The Kitchn" and I am unashamed to say I did not change one thing, this cocktail is perfection. This recipe originated in London, where they know Campari! If you are having an outdoor shindig this week make this for your guests and they will rave! It is not too sweet, not too minty, not too potent...the perfect cocktail to cool a hot summer's day. I served this in 12 oz. Ball canning jars to tone down the "fancy" factor so we could enjoy with no worries. The straw is a must and if you have glass straws, well it's a real party now! Enjoy!

Campari Mojito
Recipes from The Kitchn
Campari Mojito for One
Serves 1

1/4 ounce (about 4 large sprigs) fresh mint, plus additional for garnish
1 ounce lime juice
1 ounce white rum
1 1/2 ounce Campari
Crushed ice
2 lime wedges
2 to 4 ounces good tonic water, such as Fevertree or Q Tonic (I used Canada Dry and it was fine)

Place the mint sprigs in a large glass or cocktail shaker, and add the lime juice and rum. Muddle with a muddler or a wooden spoon for several minutes, crushing the mint and releasing its aroma. Add the Campari and a few cubes of ice, and shake or stir until well chilled. (I muddle up some base in my metal shaker in the morning and pop it in the fridge so it's icy cold at cocktail time)
Fill a 12-ounce highball glass with crushed ice and squeeze a lime wedge over top. Pour in enough tonic water to fill the glass a quarter full, then pour in the strained Campari mixture. Garnish with a little more tonic water, the second lime wedge, and mint. Best with a straw!


A Pitcher of Campari Mojitos for a Crowd
Serves 8

3 packed cups mint leaves, plus more to garnish
1 cup lime juice
1 cup white rum
1 1/2 cups Campari
Crushed ice
16 lime wedges
3 to 4 cups good tonic water, such as Fevertree or Q Tonic

Place the mint leaves with the lime juice and rum in a pitcher. Muddle with a muddler or a wooden spoon for several minutes, crushing the mint and releasing its aroma. Stir in the Campari and refrigerate overnight or until chilled. (I chilled overnight and the mixture was icy cold wonderful)
To serve, fill 12-ounce highball glasses with crushed ice and squeeze a lime wedge over top. Pour in enough tonic water to fill the glass a quarter full, then pour in the strained Campari mixture. Garnish with a little more tonic water, the second lime wedge, and mint. Best with a straw!

Have a wonderful and SAFE 4th of July everyone and remember not to drink and dive...or drive!