Miami Mojito

Name: Miami Mojito
Ingredients: 3 fresh mint leaves; 1 tablespoon simple syrup (recipe follows); 2 ounces Bacardi Limon (1/4 cup) or 2 ounces other citrus-infused rum (1/4 cup); 1 tablespoon bottled sour mix; ice cube

5 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3 fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon simple syrup (recipe follows)
2 ounces Bacardi Limon (1/4 cup) or 2 ounces other citrus-infused rum (1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon bottled sour mix
ice cube

Directions

1

In a double Old Fashioned glass combine mint and syrup, mashing mint with the back of a spoon to release flavor. Add remaining ingredients and enough ice to fill glass. Transfer mixture to a cocktail shaker and shake well. Serve drink in double Old Fashioned glass.
2

Simple Syrup recipe: In a saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups sugar and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil, stirring, and boil until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool syrup completely. Syrup keeps, covered and chilled, for 2 months. Makes about 2 cups.