Mojo Rising Recipe Recipe

Name: Mojo Rising Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mint leaves and stems (preferably a mix of peppermint, spearmint, and lemon balm if desired); 1 cup vodka or grain alcohol; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 lime; Crushed ice; 2 ounces cachaca (or light rum); 2 teaspoons bitter lime syrup; 1/2 teaspoon homemade peppermint extract; 4 ounces cold club soda or seltzer water; Garnish: slice of lime and sprig of mint

Servings: persons

1 cup mint leaves and stems (preferably a mix of peppermint, spearmint, and lemon balm if desired)
1 cup vodka or grain alcohol
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 lime
Crushed ice
2 ounces cachaca (or light rum)
2 teaspoons bitter lime syrup
1/2 teaspoon homemade peppermint extract
4 ounces cold club soda or seltzer water
Garnish: slice of lime and sprig of mint

1
chop mint and place in a sealable jar. Cover with vodka. Close jar and shake, then leave in a sunny window for two or three days. Strain through a coffee filter and store in a small bottle. It will be dark amber brown in color.
2
Heat 1/2 cup water with 1/2 cup sugar in a small saucepan. Cut zest off lime with a vegetable peeler, add to syrup. Quarter lime, squeezing the juice into the syrup and then add the juiced, pulpy lime pieces to the pan. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain and store in a small jar or bottle in the refrigerator.
3
Fill a tumbler with crushed ice. Add cachaca, bitter lime syrup, and peppermint extract. Stir gently. Pour in the soda, stir gently to mix. Garnish with lime slice and one sprig of mint.

105

kcal

Calories

Carbs

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mint leaves and stems (preferably a mix of peppermint, spearmint, and lemon balm if desired), 1 cup vodka or grain alcohol, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and more.

Yes, Mojo Rising Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mojo Rising Recipe

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