If you know me, you know I love rum based drinks. In fact, I always order those from the cocktail menu. Mojitos are my absolute favourites and I always try to add a twist to the classic recipe. Remember my Green Tea Mojito? Well, this time I am back with yet another version… the possibilities are really endless when I have a bottle of rum in my hands! Let me introduce my latest creation: Lemongrass and Ginger Mojito! This drink is made with a Lemongrass and Ginger simple syrup and it tastes amazing… it’s really refreshing and it will make you feel like you are on a beautiful tropical island! Cheers!
Lemongrass and Ginger Mojito
Lemongrass and Ginger Mojito - delicious and very refreshing, perfect for any party.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1
Ingredients
Lemongrass and Ginger Simple Syrup
- 1 ½ tbsp sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp water
- ½ tsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 ½ cm – 1 inch lemongrass bruised
- 1 tsp lime juice
Mojito
- 10 cm – 4 inch lemongrass bruised
- ½ lime cut in wedges
- 5 mint leaves better if you find yerba buena or spearmint
- 3 tbsp Lemongrass and Ginger Simple Syrup
- 45 ml – 1 ½ oz. white rum
- 125 ml – ½ cup soda water
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
Lemongrass and Ginger Simple Syrup
Mojito
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Put the mint leaves and the lime wedges in a Mojito glass (or if your muddler does not fit the Mojito glass like mine, do this in a separate bowl). Crush the mint and lime together to release their juices.
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Fill the glass (or transfer to a Mojito glass and then fill it) with the ice cubes.
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Add the rum and fill the glass with the cold Lemongrass and Ginger Simple Syrup and soda water. Mix.
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Decorate with the lemongrass stick. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Lemongrass and ginger? Yummy!