The Olive Bin

The Olive Bin's Lemongrass Mint Mojito

Place mint, simple syrup, lime juice and The Olive Bin's Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegar in a highball glass. Using a wooden muddler or back of a wooden spoon, muddle mint, syrup, juice and vinegar together to form a good syrup. Fill cup with ice cubes. Pour in Rum and mix with a spoon. Top off with club soda and mix one more time. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
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Ingredients

Number Of Servings: 1
  • 6 fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish
  • 1-1/2 T simple syrup (see notes)
  • 1 T lime juice
  • 1 T The Olive Bin's Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 oz light rum
  • Club soda

Directions

  1. Place mint, simple syrup, lime juice and The Olive Bin's Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegar in a highball glass.
  2. Using a wooden muddler or back of a wooden spoon, muddle mint, syrup, juice and vinegar together to form a good syrup.
  3. Fill cup with ice cubes.
  4. Pour in Rum and mix with a spoon.
  5. Top off with club soda and mix one more time.
  6. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

Additional Info

How to make simple syrup:

  • 1 C (8 oz) water
  • 1 C granulated sugar

Bring the water to a simmer in a saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and stir until it completely dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Pour the syrup into a clean 1-pint bottle, cap it and refrigerate it until needed. Makes 1½ cups and keeps two months or longer in the refrigerator.

Associated Products

White Balsamic Vinegars
Lemongrass Mint White Balsamic