Nouveau Mojito

John Courtade
John Courtade @TheChefJohn
NW Washington

My wife loves Mojitos, but does not like getting a mouthful of mint leaves with every sip. This recipe retains the mint flavor without the side salad of the traditional Mojito.

Nouveau Mojito

My wife loves Mojitos, but does not like getting a mouthful of mint leaves with every sip. This recipe retains the mint flavor without the side salad of the traditional Mojito.

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Ingredients

5 mins
1 serving
  1. 4 Tmint leaves
  2. 4 ozseltzer water
  3. 2 ozlight rum
  4. 2 ozfresh lime juice
  5. 2 ozsimple syrup (see recipe)
  6. 1ea mint sprig
  7. 1ea lime wedge
  8. 2 Cice cubes

Cooking Instructions

5 mins
  1. 1

    In a shaker, combine mint leaves and 1 C of ice and heavily muddle the mint leaves.

  2. 2

    Add the rum, lime juice and simple syrup. Cover and shake thoroughly. Let stand 2 minutes to allow the mint flavor to bloom.

    Simple syrup recipe - https://cookpad.wasmer.app/us/recipes/429596-simple-syrup?via=sidebar-recipes

  3. 3

    Add seltzer water and stir gently to combine.

  4. 4

    Strain into a glass with 1 C of ice and garnish with the lime wedge and mint sprig. Serve and enjoy!

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