Put a sweet summer twist on the classic mojito by adding fruity simple syrup ice cubes, creating a sweet icy slush at the end of your drink.
Servings 1mojito
Prep Time 5mins
Total Time 5mins
Ingredients
Orange Pomelo Syrup-makes about 2 cups
1cupsugar
1cupfreshly squeezed orange juice
1tablespoonturmeric rootpeeled and chopped
1/2cuporange sections
1/2cuppomelo or grapefruit sections
Orange Pomelo Turmeric Mojito
leavesMint
1ouncelime juice
1ouncesimple syrup
1.5ounceswhite rum
1.5ouncesclub soda
Instructions
Orange Pomelo Syrup
Combine the sugar, orange juice, and turmeric root in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain out the turmeric and then add a 1/2 cup of orange and pomelo (or grapefruit) sections.
Separate the syrup into two equal portions. With one, mix in 1 cup water (or equal part water) and then spoon it into ice cube trays and freeze overnight. Put the other half in the refrigerator and let it sit overnight.
Orange Pomelo Turmeric Mojito
In a shaker lightly muddle the mint so that it is bruised and has released it's flavor.
Add the Orange and Pomelo Simple Syrup, lime juice, rum, and fill the rest of the shaker with ice.
Shake well and pour into a glass. Top with the club soda and 1 or 2 (depending on how sweet you want your drink), of the frozen Orange and Pomelo Simple Syrup ice cubes.