Lemongrass-Mint Mojito
Ingredients
- 6 fresh mint leaves plus a sprig for garnish
- 1-1/2 tablespoons simple syrup see Notes
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 ounces light Rum
- club soda
Instructions
- Place mint, simple syrup, lime juice and Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegar in a highball glass.
- Using a wooden muddler or back of a wooden spoon, muddle mint, syrup, juice and vinegar together to form a good syrup.
- Fill cup with ice cubes.
- Pour in Rum and mix with a spoon.
- Top off with club soda and mix one more time.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Notes
* Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegar can be found at olive oil and vinegar taprooms such as Bella Oliva in Wayne, PA.
* SIMPLE SYRUP
1 cup (8 ounces) water
1 cup granulated sugar
Bring the water to a simmer in a saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and stir until it completely dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Pour the syrup into a clean 1-pint bottle, cap it and refrigerate it until needed. Makes 1½ cups and keeps two months or longer in the refrigerator.
* SIMPLE SYRUP
1 cup (8 ounces) water
1 cup granulated sugar
Bring the water to a simmer in a saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and stir until it completely dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Pour the syrup into a clean 1-pint bottle, cap it and refrigerate it until needed. Makes 1½ cups and keeps two months or longer in the refrigerator.
