Mandarin Mojito

Mandarin Mojito

Serves 1 drink

INGREDIENTS:
5 mint leaves
2 fl oz white rum
1 fl oz fresh mandarin juice
½ fl oz fresh lime juice
½ fl oz simple syrup, optional
Club Soda 

Garnish:
Mandarin wheels
Mint sprigs 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

  1. Lightly muddle the mint in a cocktail shaker. 
  2. Add in the rum, mandarin juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake 8-10 times. 
  3. Straight mixture into a tall glass filled with ice. Top with club soda. 
  4. Garnish with a mint sprig and mandarin wheel. 

For simple syrup: To make simple syrup, bring 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water together in a small saucepan and heat on medium heat until clear and melted. Remove from heat let cool for 10-15 Store in a mason jar or air tight container for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator