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Extra Minty Mojito
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Extra Minty Mojito

This refreshing Extra Minty Mojito bumps up the mint flavor without filling your glass with mint leaves by adding homemade mint simple syrup. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Cuban
Keyword: alcohol, beverage, cocktail, drink, gluten free, lime, mint, mojito, rum, simple syrup, vegan
Servings: 1 Drink
Calories: 160kcal
Author: Carissa Serink

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce mint simple syrup
  • ½ small lime, cut into 4 pieces
  • 6 large mint leaves
  • 1 ½ ounces rum
  • club soda (plain or lime)

Mint Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup mint leaves

Instructions

  • Muddle together syrup, lime and mint leaves. Stir in rum. Fill glass halfway with ice. Top with club soda (use lime flavored soda if you like your mojito extra limey). Garnish with additional mint leaves or lime wedge as desired.

Mint Simple Syrup

  • Add water, sugar and mint leaves to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Remove from heat and steep for an hour. Strain into a bottle or jar and cool completely before using. Can be stored in fridge for several months.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal