Happy Mother's Day to ME {The Champagne Mojito}

Champagne Mojito

I need to nod to Viviane at Food and Style for this genius.... not sure HOW I haven't thought of it! Two of my favorite things... Champagne & Mojitos.  The dry Champagne is a perfect counter-point to the sweet Mojito.

That said, here's my celebratory Mother's Day Mojito.... the Champagne Mojito!

here's what you need {per drink}
1 & 1/2 oz. white rum {I used Bacardi}
1 oz Simple Syrup
8 mint leaves
1 key lime quartered {or 1/2 regular in eighths}
2 strawberries sliced {1 for garnish}
Brut Champagne

here's what you do

Muddle Rum, Simple Syrup, one strawberry, Mint & Limes to perfection.

pour into a beautiful clear glass, fill with ice...

top with Champagne, garnish with reserved strawberry and.... perfection.

Champagne Mojito

NOTE:  I tried this without ice in a champagne flute and didn't like it as much, the Mojito really needs that ice