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Golden Mojito

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  • Makes1 servings
A golden mojito in a glass garnished with a wood swizzle stick and a golden cherry and crushed ice next to other cocktails

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Amber rum gives this twist on the classic mojito its golden colour and rich flavour.

Ingredients

  • 6 to 10 mint leaves

  • 3/4 oz simple syrup, recipe link below

  • 2 oz amber rum

  • 1 oz lime juice

  • 2 to 4 oz chilled soda water

  • slice of lime, to garnish

  • crushed ice

Instructions

  • PUT mint leaves in a tall glass. Add simple syrup (get our simple syrup recipe) and use the back of a wooden spoon to muddle the mint with the syrup.

  • FILL the glass with crushed ice. Add rum and lime juice. Stir.

  • ADD chilled soda water. Garnish with a lime slice.

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Cocktail math: 1 oz = 2 tbsp.

Get more of our best mojito recipes.

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