Mint Simple Syrup

makes about 3/4 cup

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3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup water

15 mint leaves

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In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Simmer and stir until sugar

has dissolved. Remove from heat and add mint leaves. Steep approximately 30 minutes.

Strain mint leaves out and store in sealed container in the refrigerator. Will keep for up to 2

weeks.

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Holli’s Mojito

serves one

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1 1/2 ounce rum

1/2 ounce mint simple syrup*

1/2 lime, cut into wedges

4-5 mint leaves

club soda

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In a shaker, muddle mint syrup with lime and fresh mint leaves. Add rum. Shake to combine(no

ice). Strain into rocks glass filled with ice, top with club soda. Garnish with fresh mint and a

wedge of lime.

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