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mojito with mint simple syrup

Channel Orange

Level up your Mojito game with pops of fresh papaya, lime, mint, and demerara syrup! This recipe is so fresh and crisp! Sip on this little glass of sunshine in the summer sun, cheers!
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Prep Time:2 minutes
Cook Time:2 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: demerara syrup, Fresh Lime Juice, fresh mint, fresh papaya, mojito, mojito recipe, rum, Rum Cocktails, summer cocktails
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Author: Kama

Equipment

  • 1 Boston Shaker
  • 1 Bar Jigger
  • 1 Muddler
  • 1 Hawthorne Strainer
  • 1 Fine Mesh Cocktail Strainer Optional
  • 1 Collins glass

Ingredients

  • 2 oz White Rum
  • ¾ oz Demerara Syrup
  • 4 wedges Lime
  • 8 leaves Mint
  • 5 ½ inch pieces Papaya
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • Fill with Club Soda

Instructions

  • Have your collins glass chilling in the freezer 15-30 minutes prior to making cocktail
  • In your small tin add mint, then lime wedges, followed by demerara syrup
  • Take muddler and press down on lime wedges releasing all of their juice
  • In small tin add pieces of fresh papaya and muddle lightly
  • Add your rum into small tin with a pinch of salt
  • In large tin add ice. Combine tins, form a seal, and shake for about 15-20 seconds
  • Break seal and strain into your chilled glass
  • *Optional* Double strain with fine mesh cocktail strainer if you prefer final product without any mint/papaya bits
  • Fill glass with crushed ice from lewis bag or ice mold leaving a little room on top
  • Fill remaining space in glass with club soda
  • Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, be sure to give the mint a clap in between your hands before placing in cocktail. This will wake it up!
  • Enjoy!!!!