I don't know about you, we have an abundance of mint. We have regular spearmint, peppermint and one other variety that I cannot for the life of me remember the name. Needless to stay, our mint is prolific and oh so yummy. We use it in a variety of ways, a lot of Asian inspired dishes, garnish for salads and of course mixed drinks.
Mint is so versatile and easy to grow that if you have a spot in your yard that needs a good ground cover, add it in and see what happens. Mint grows really well and spreads better than almost any other ground cover. So if you do not want your mint to overtake your yard, be sure to plant it in a pot.
I chose this Limoncello Mojito as our cocktail this month. The use of the mint and lemons, just seem so cheery and summery, that I could not have picked a better option. Who doesn't like a bit of summer color in your drink?
This one is easy to mix for your personal drink or as a big group. Use your multiplication skills to make that big batch cocktail happen. My secret to a great tasting cocktail this month is the simple syrup. I didn't just use any old simple syrup. I snagged some of my son's, lemon simple syrup to mix into this drink.
The added citrus flavor of the lemon simple syrup is just too good to pass up. It really helps to bring the flavors together and make a drink worth sipping on.
Limoncello Mojito
Serving size 1
6-8 fresh mint leaves
1 ounce white rum
1 ounce Limoncello lemon liqueur
1 TBLS lemon simple syrup
1/2 tsp. lime juice
top of with club soda or sparkling water
First muddle your mint leaves in the bottom of a shaker cup. Once the oils have released and you can really smell the fresh mint, add in your ice. Once the ice has been added, pour in your rum, Limoncello, simple syrup, and lime juice. Give the cup a vigorous shake. Pour over an ice filled glass and then top of with sparkling water. Garnish with fresh mint and a slice of lime.
This drink is sure to wow all your rum drinkers. Simple, refreshing and full of summer flavor. Make a batch today to share with friends. As always please drink responsibly and have a designated driver. Cheers!
