Holiday Mojito

Name: Holiday Mojito
Ingredients: 1 cup apple cider; 13 cup calvados; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 star anise; 1 apple, cut into chunks; 20 fresh mint leaves; 6 ounces light rum; 4 ounces simple syrup; 12 cup lime juice; ice cube; 4 cinnamon sticks, optional garnish; 4 sprigs of fresh mint, optional garnish

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 cup apple cider
13 cup calvados
2 cinnamon sticks
2 star anise
1 apple, cut into chunks
20 fresh mint leaves
6 ounces light rum
4 ounces simple syrup
12 cup lime juice
ice cube
4 cinnamon sticks, optional garnish
4 sprigs of fresh mint, optional garnish

Directions

1

To make the calvados base, in a small saucepan over low combine all ingredients.
2

Heat for 30 minutes, then strain, discarding the solids, then set aside to cool.
3

To make the mojitos, place the mint leaves in a medium pitcher.
4

Muddle until lightly bruised.
5

Add the rum, simple syrup and lime juice; mix well.
6

Add 2 cups of ice, then stir well.
7

Serve in tall glasses rimmed with brown sugar, if desired.
8

Garnish each with a cinnamon stick and mint sprig.