Strawberry Lemon Mojito
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Use a molasses-based rum (like white Brugal) for a smoother drink, or a sugarcane-based rum (such as white Barbancourt) for a drier cocktail. This recipe makes a total of 4 drinks.
Served best in a highball glass.
Ingredients
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8 lemon wedges
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24 mint leaves, plus 4 mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
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4 strawberries, plus 2 halved strawberries, for garnish
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8 ounces gold or aged rum
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3 ounces fresh lemon juice
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2 ounces prepared sugarcane syrup or agave nectar
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Rim with Sour Lemon Infused Sugar Rimmer
Directions
Rim your glass by swirling a lemon wedge around top of your glass then spin the rim of your glass in your Sour Lemon Infused Sugar Rimmer.
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the lemon wedges with the whole strawberries and mint leaves.
Add ice and the rum, lemon juice and sugarcane syrup; shake well.
Strain into crushed ice–filled highball glasses.
Garnish with the berry halves and mint sprigs.
Serve and enjoy!