Ingredients
Pineapple Syrup
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1 1/2 pounds fresh pineapple chunks (peeled)
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2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (packed)
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1/2 pound fresh pineapple (2 cups diced)
Mojitos
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1 cup mint leaves (lightly packed plus sprigs for garnish)
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2 cups white rum
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3/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
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Ice
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1 1/4 cups club soda, chilled
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Lime wedges (for garnish)
Directions
Make the syrup
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In a saucepan, bring the pineapple, brown sugar and 4 cups of water to a boil. Simmer over moderately low heat, stirring, until the pineapple is very soft and the mixture is reduced to 2 1/2 cups, 40 minutes. Strain the mixture into a heatproof bowl, pressing on the solids; discard the solids. Let the syrup cool; you should have about 1 1/3 cups.
Make the Mojitos
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In a pitcher, muddle the pineapple and mint leaves. Stir in the rum, lime juice and 1 cup of the pineapple syrup. Pour into 8 glasses and add ice. Top with club soda and garnish with mint sprigs and lime wedges.
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Make ahead
The syrup can be refrigerated for 2 weeks.