Rose Mint Mojito

Mojitos are the perfect balance between sweet, sour and freshness, which makes them one of my favorite cocktails. Over the years, I’ve come to learn that making classic “simple” cocktails is always harder than drinks with bells and whistles. With only a handful of ingredients, most that are often on hand, my version of this cocktail takes the flavor up a notch and add a sensory touch with the scent of rose.

PREP TIME: 5 minutes l COOK TIME: 0 minutes l TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 of a lime, cut into 4 wedges

• 10 mint leaves

• 2 tablespoon white sugar

• 2 oz. white rum, I prefer Bacardi Silver Rum

  • For a mocktail, simply leave this out and follow the rest of the recipe.

• 1 cup of ice cubes

• 1/2 cup raspberry seltzer

• 1/8 teaspoon rose water

Directions

Makes: 1 serving

1. Muddle together 3 mint leaves and 1 lime wedge in a tall glass to release the juices.

2. Add sugar, 2 lime wedges and the rest of the mint and muddle again.

3. Stir in rose water and rum.

4. Fill cup with ice.

5. Top with ice raspberry seltzer.

Garnish with lime wedge and rose petals.