Ginger Mojito

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh ginger

  peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 lime

  cut into wedges
• 1 ounce ginger simple syrup
• 8-10 fresh mint leaves
• 2 ounces white rum
• Ice
• Splash of chilled club soda
• Fresh mint sprig

  for garnish

Instructions

• 1 In a small saucepan, add the water, sugar and ginger. Bring to a boil over
  medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
• 2 Once it boils an the sugar dissolves, turn off the heat and allow to steep for
  at least 15 minutes.
• 3 Pour the entire contents of the saucepan into a blender. Blend until smooth.
• 4 In the sink, place a bowl under a fine-mesh sieve. Pour the contents of the
  blender into the sieve and allow the liquid to strain from the solids. The
  liquid is your ginger simple syrup. Allow to cool and then store in an airtight
  container in the refrigerator. Shake before using.
• 5 Add the lime wedges and ginger simple syrup to a highball glass with a sturdy
  bottom. Muddle until the lime breaks down. Add the fresh mint leaves and lightly
  muddle a few times.
• 6 Pour in the white rum and add a handful of ice. Stir to chill and combine.
• 7 Top with chilled club soda and gently stir to combine. Place the fresh mint
  sprig in the palm of your hand. Quickly clap over it to release its fragrance
  and garnish. Enjoy!

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