Rosemary Mojito

A sophisticated twist on the classic mojito, featuring blackstrap rum infused with fresh rosemary and brightened with lime juice. This cocktail is topped with soda water for a refreshing herbal drink perfect for any occasion.

1 servings
1 hr 13 min

Ingredients

  • 1 sprig large sprig rosemary
  • ¾ ounce simple syrup or winter herb syrup
  • 2 ounces blackstrap rum
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 ounces Soda water
  • 1 each Garnish lime wheel and rosemary sprig
  • 1 cup cane sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 sprigs large sprigs rosemary
  • 2 bunches thyme
  • 5 leaves sage leaves
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool. Store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 1 month. Makes 1 1/2 cups.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Wash the herbs and set them aside to dry. Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat. Add the herbs and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool and macerate for 1 hour. Strain through a cheesecloth into a glass jar and store in the fridge for up to 1 month. Makes 1 1/2 cups.

    63 min

  3. 3.

    Remove the stem from the sprig of the rosemary and combine with the simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler to lightly crush the rosemary and let sit for a few minutes. Add the rum and lime juice. Add ice, shake, and pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a collins glass over ice. Top with soda and garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of rosemary.

    5 min