Ginger and Lemongrass Mojito

 

I love cocktails… I love ginger… I love lemongrass… I love mojitos… what’s not to love about this ginger mojito cocktail?

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Serves: 1

INGREDIENTS:

1 1″ piece ginger, peeled and sliced

2 stalks lemongrass

8 mint leaves

1 tbsp. Sugar syrup

1 tbsp. lime juice

50ml white rum

Ginger beer or ale

Ice and extra mint leaves

lime slices

METHOD:

• Muddle together mint leaves, one lemongrass stalk and ginger.
• Add sugar syrup, lime juice and rum. Shake well.
• Half fill highball glass with ice and extra mint leaves.
• Strain mixture into glass.
• Top with ginger beer or ale.
• Serve with lime slices and remaining lemongrass.
• Enjoy!