Try our Raspberry Mojito Punch recipe on a hot day.

Loaded with fresh berries and fresh mint, this recipe for punch screams “summer.”

Mojitos are minty cocktails first created in Cuba in the 1600s.

Raspberry-Mojito Punch

Credit: Peter Krumhardt

Raspberry Mojito Punch takes the classic combination and turns it on its headin a punchbowlfor a summery crowd-pleaser.

White rum keeps the raspberry color pure for a pretty-as-can-be sip.

Ingredients

14cupsugar

14cuplightly packedfresh mint leaves

3cupscold water

1 12cupswhite rum

1(12-oz.

Using the back of awooden spoon, lightly crush mint by pressing it against the side of the bowl.

If desired, cover punch bowl and chill for up to 24 hours.

If desired, add raspberries, lime slices, and/or fresh mint sprigs.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.