Mojito
Tarragon Mojito
Description
Sub Rosa Tarragon vodka has a slight note on anise, only lighter; almost delicate and herbal. A nice herbal licorice note combined with fennel and a bit of mint on the back of the palate makes this a great base for a sophisticated drink. Just a twist of lemon peel makes a great martini. A touch of Limoncello or Yellow Chartreuse nice too.
-Mike Sherwood of Sub Rosa Spirits
Ingredients
| 1 1⁄2 | oz | sub rosa tarragon vodka |
| 1⁄2 | oz | fresh lemon juice |
| 1⁄2 | oz | simple syrup |
| fresh mint leaves | ||
| fresh tarragon leaves | ||
| sprite (or sparkling water) | ||
| lemon twist and mint sprig garnish |
Instructions
Muddle a pinch of mint/tarragon leaves with the lemon juice, simple syrup in bottom of rocks glass. Fill the glass with ice, pour in the vodka, and fill with Squirt. Garnish with a lemon twist and mint sprig.
Shiso Mojito
Description
Ingredients
| bunch of shiso | ||
| 1 | T | cane sugar |
| 1 | lime | |
| 2 1⁄2 | white rum | |
| ice |
Instructions
Muddle together 4-8 sprigs of shiso in a mixing cup along with; sugar, squeezed lime juice and lime halves. Fill a highball glass with crushed ice, add 2.5 ounces of rum, pour muddled mixture into glass, top off with club soda and a sprig of shiso.
Basil Mojito
Description
Ingredients
| 1⁄2 | c | basil leaves |
| 1 1⁄2 | oz | lime juice |
| 2 | T | simple syrup |
| 3 | oz | rum |
| club soda |
Instructions
Muddle the basil leaves with the lime and simple syrup in a glass. Add the rum, plenty of ice and top off with soda water. Stir and garnish with lime wedges and basil.
Cucumber Watermelon Mojito
Description
Ingredients
| 4 | small triangles of watermelon | |
| 7 | cucumber slices divided | |
| 3 | large sprigs of mint | |
| 1 1⁄2 | oz | white rum |
| 3 | oz | lime juice |
| 3⁄4 | oz | simple syrup |
| 1⁄2 | oz | ginger ale |
Instructions
In a shaker, add 3 watermelon triangles, 6 slices of cucumber, 2 sprigs of mint, the lime juice and the syrup. Hand press with a muddler. Add the rum and fill the shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 6 seconds. Strain over fresh ice into a tall glass and top with the ginger ale. Place a watermelon triangle and a cucumber slice on a toothpick and place in glass for garnish along with a sprig of mint.
