Category

Nothing tastes more refreshing than a mojito when looking for a cocktail thirst quencher.
This one has a little flavour twist with our Olive the Best Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic.
Absolutely a fave!

Prep Time3 mins
 6 fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish
 1 tbsp simple syrup (see below)
 1 tbsp fresh lime juice – safe half the lime cut into wedges and garnish drink.
 1 tbsp Olive the Best Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegaruse more if you are skipping the simple syrup to avoid sugar (no sugar in our white balsamic)
 2 fl oz light rum
 club soda or sparkling water
Simple Syrup
 1 cup water8 ounces
 1 cup granulated sugar
1

Place mint, simple syrup, lime juice and Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegar in a wide glass.

2

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.

3

Garnish mint leaves and limes.

Simple Syrup
4

Bring the water to a simmer in a saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and stir until it completely dissolves.

5

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

6

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

7

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

Ingredients

 6 fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish
 1 tbsp simple syrup (see below)
 1 tbsp fresh lime juice – safe half the lime cut into wedges and garnish drink.
 1 tbsp Olive the Best Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegaruse more if you are skipping the simple syrup to avoid sugar (no sugar in our white balsamic)
 2 fl oz light rum
 club soda or sparkling water
Simple Syrup
 1 cup water8 ounces
 1 cup granulated sugar

Directions

1

Place mint, simple syrup, lime juice and Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegar in a wide glass.

2

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.

3

Garnish mint leaves and limes.

Simple Syrup
4

Bring the water to a simmer in a saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and stir until it completely dissolves.

5

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

6

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

7

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

Notes

Lemongrass-Mint Mojito