Spiced mojito

October 23, 2007 (Last Updated: January 11, 2019)

The mojito is a classic, so why not give it an updated kick? The spiced mojito has some delicious new flavours to offer without abandoning the traditional combination. Zesty and refreshing! 

Spiced mojito

Serves: 1
Cooking Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 lime wedges, plus a few to garnish
  • 6 mint leaves
  • 20ml sugar syrup
  • 50ml rum
  • 6 ice cubes
  • ginger beer, to top up
  • mint sprig, to garnish

Instructions

1

In a cocktail shaker or glass jar with a secure lid, combine the lime wedges, mint and sugar syrup. Muddle together using a wooden muddle or the back of a wooden spoon. Add the rum and 3 ice cubes, and shake to combine. Strain through a fine meshed sieve into a highball glass. Top up with the remaining ice cubes and chilled ginger beer. Garnish with a mint sprig and a few lime wedges, and serve.

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