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Lemongrass and Ginger Mojito served in a tall glass with crushed ice, lime, mint, and fresh ginger on the side.

Lemongrass Mojito with Ginger Recipe

A classic mojito with a fragrant twist, this Lemongrass and Ginger Mojito blends herbs, citrus, and sparkle in every sip.

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Cuban
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

Lemongrass and Ginger Simple Syrup

  • 1 ½ tbsp sugar
  • 1 ½ tbsp water
  • ½ tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 2 ½ cm – 1 inch lemongrass – bruised
  • 1 tsp lime juice

Mojito

  • 10 cm – 4 inch lemongrass – bruised
  • ½ lime – cut into wedges
  • 5 mint leaves – use yerba buena or spearmint if possible
  • 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

  1. Put all the ingredients in a small pot and place it over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then turn off the heat and let the syrup cool completely. Strain and set aside.

Mojito

  1. Put the mint leaves and lime wedges in a mojito glass. If your muddler doesn’t fit the glass, crush them in a separate bowl. Muddle the mint and lime together to release their juices.
  2. Fill the glass with ice cubes. When using a bowl, transfer the mixture to a mojito glass first, then add the ice.
  3. Add the rum, then fill the glass with the cold lemongrass and ginger simple syrup and soda water. Stir to combine.
  4. Decorate with the lemongrass stick. Serve immediately.