Mojito Almonds

Recipe courtesy of the Almond Board of California (http://www.almonds.com/) 

120g whole natural almonds

Fine shreds of lime zest and 2 T. lime juice*

2 T. white rum

2 T. caster sugar

Mint leaves and lime wedges, to serve

     Put the almonds into a dry frying pan and heat for about 1 minute to toast them, shaking the pan occasionally. Add the lime zest, lime juice, rum and caster sugar. Stir well, then cook for a few moments until the liquid has evaporated and the almonds are coated.

     Cool, then serve, garnished with mint leaves and lime wedges.

*You could substitute lemon zest and juice for the lime.