The weather is hot and we have berries, so why not post a recipe for a cocktail!
Aged Rhum Strawberry Mojito
Diane Corcoran, beverage director (Bub City, RPM Italian, Three Dots and a Dash)
| 3 | Ripe strawberries (2 cut in quarters) |
| 8 | Fresh mint leaves, slapped (see Tip below) |
| 1 oz. | Fresh lime juice |
| ¾ oz. | Demerara syrup |
| 2 oz. | Duquesne aged rhum agricole (or other aged rum) |
| Crushed ice | |
| 1½ oz. | Club soda |
| 1 | Bouquet of mint leaves |
1. In a pint glass, muddle the strawberry quarters.
2. Add the mint leaves, lime juice, syrup, and rum.
3. Pour ingredients into a shaker tin and back into the pint glass. Do this twice.
4. Fill a hurricane or other tall glass with crushed ice. Pour in the drink; top with more crushed ice.
5. Splash in the club soda.
6. Garnish with a bouquet of mint and a whole strawberry.
TIP:Clapping (or “slapping”) the mint leaves between your hands releases their aromatic oils. Be gentle: no crushing or tearing.
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