Lemongrass-Mint Mojito

Ingredients: 
  • 6 fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons simple syrup (see below)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice – safe half the lime cut into wedges and garnish drink.
  • 1 tablespoon MOV Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic
  • 2 ounces light Rum
  • club soda

Simple Syrup:
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
Directions:
Place mint, simple syrup, lime juice and Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic in a wide glass.

With a wooden spoon, muddle mint, simple syrup, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar together to form a good syrup, add ice cubes, then pour Rum and club soda, mix.

Garnish mint leaves and limes.
​​Enjoy!

Simple Syrup:
Bring the water to a simmer in a saucepan set over medium-high heat.

​Add the sugar and stir until it completely dissolves.

Remove the pan from the heat. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

Pour the syrup into a clean 1-pint bottle, cap it and refrigerate it until needed.

Makes 1½ cups and keeps two months or longer in the refrigerator.

​​Enjoy!