Fiesta into the new year
ROOIBOS AND PINEAPPLE MOJITO
SERVES 6 PREPARATION: 15 MIN STANDING: 30 MIN
6 sprigs of fresh mint juice of 1 lime
1 pineapple, sliced
1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
60ml (¼c) castor sugar
125ml (½c) white rum or vodka
500ml (2c) strong rooibos tea
250ml x4 (4c) lemonade
ice cubes
extra fresh fruit to garnish
1 Put the mint, lime juice, pineapple, jalapeño (if using) and sugar in a large jug. Bruise the mint and pineapple with the back of a wooden spoon.
2 Add the rum or vodka and mix well. Leave to stand for 30 minutes.
3 Add the rooibos tea and lemonade and mix lightly.
