My favorite Mojito is Pomegranate. You might give it a try sometime. Best of luck on your training, I enjoy reading about your progress and admire your dedication.

Maria Grant , Ottawa Citizen; CanWest News Service
Published: Wednesday, May 18, 2005

OTTAWA - This Pomegranate Mojito is a lovely light drink, perfect for a hot summer's night. A subtle fruitiness complements the mixture of white rum, sugar and mint leaves found in the classic Mojito, which is native to Cuba. This recipe makes one drink and takes five minutes to prepare.

I recommend you use superfine sugar because regular sugar may not fully dissolve. Pomegranate juice is available in the fruit section of the supermarket. This recipe is from the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills and was recently published in Bon Appetit magazine.

POMEGRANATE MOJITO

Serves 1

• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) superfine sugar

• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) fresh lime juice

• 12 fresh mint leaves

• 6 tablespoons (90 mL) white rum

• 1/4 cup (50 mL) pomegranate juice

• Chilled soda water

In a tall glass combine sugar, lime juice and mint leaves. Mash together with the back of a spoon. Mix in white rum and pomegranate juice. Fill glass with ice, then top with a splash of soda water.