Drink recipe: Brown sugar mojito

Brown sugar mojito

Ingredients

12 fresh mint leaves, torn + 1 sprig for garnish1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice1/2 oz Brown SugarSimple Syrup (recipe follows)Crushed ice1 1/2 oz white rum1/2 cup chilled club soda2 dashes

Angostura bitters, optional

Directions

1 Add the mint leaves, lime juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker or Mason jar.

2 Use a muddler or wooden spoon to mash the mint leaves and thoroughly combine the ingredients.

3 Fill the shaker half full with crushed ice and add the rum. Cover the shaker with the lid and shakeuntil all the ingredients are well blended and chilled, about 20 seconds.

4 Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled withice. Top up the glass with the club soda and stirto blend. Garnish with the fresh mint sprig andthe Angostura bitters, if using.

Brown sugar simple syrup

Ingredients

1 cup golden brown sugar1 cup water

Directions

1 In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the sugar and water to a boil; simmer, stirring, untilthe sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes; remove from the heat and let cool.

2 Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Makes: 1 drink

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