National Mojito Day: How to Make Mojitos & Margaritas With Fresh Fruit by Annette Jett

For a flavorful treat, add some of your favorite ripened fruit to your next batch of margaritas or mojitos. My margarita recipe is easy! 

You'll need:

• 1 cup lime juice
• 1 cup orange juice
• tequila, to taste
• ripened fruit (mango, peaches, watermelon, pineapple, strawberries, etc.)
• ice

Here's how to make them:

1. Put all the ingredients in a blender.
2. Process until smooth. 

Another option is a mojito, the Cuban equivalent to the mint julep! You'll need:

• 5 mint leaves
• 2 lime wedges 
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ice
• 2 ounces rum 
• soda water
• mint and fresh fruit, for garnish

Here's how to make them:

1. Muddle the mint leaves, lime wedges and sugar in a 10-ounce glass. 
2. Fill with ice and top with the rum and a splash of soda water. 
3. Stir and garnish with fresh mint, lime or other fresh fruit of your choice. Serve in sugar-rimmed glassware. 

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