Pineapple-Ginger Mojitos
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
1 serving
- 6-8 mint leaves
- ½ ounce 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons ginger simple syrup (recipe below)
- ¼ cup fresh pineapple puree (recipe below)
- 2 ounces light rum
- Splash of club soda
- Mint sprig
- Lime slices
- ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cups water
- ¼ thinly sliced peeled ginger
- 1 pineapple (peeled, cored and roughly chopped)
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Preparation
Step 1
For the to Pineapple-Ginger Mojito:
Step 2
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves and lime juice. Add the ginger simple syrup, pineapple puree, rum, and a couple ice cubes, and shake vigorously to combine. Pour into a cocktail glass filled with ice and top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a couple lime slices if you’re feeling fancy.
Step 3
For the Ginger Simple Syrup:
Step 4
Place all the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved (it should only take about a minute), remove from the heat and let the mixture sit for 20 minutes. Strain into a jar (or other airtight container), cover and chill. The syrup will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Step 5
For the Pineapple Puree:
Step 6
Place the pineapple in a blender and puree until smooth. (So simple!)
Step 7
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