Spiced Mojito

A cool, crisp, summery blend of rum, mint, lime and soda – the Spiced Mojito is a version of the classic Cuban cocktail with a subtle piquancy thanks to a base of Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold.

Ingredients

Serves:

1

2 units of alcohol per serve

Equipment

  • 1 x Tall glass

  • 1 x Bar spoon

  • 1 x Crushed ice

  • 1 x Jigger

  • 1 x Knife

  • 1 x Muddler

Method

  • Mix

    Place 7 mint leaves into a Collins glass.

    Using a knife cut a lime in two on a chopping board and place in the drink.

    With a jigger, measure 25ml sugar syrup into the glass.

    Using a muddler, rolling pin or large spoon, press down on the mint, lime and sugar to extract aroma and flavour.

  • Ice

    Half-fill your glass with crushed ice.

  • Pour

    Using a jigger, measure 50ml Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold into the glass and top with soda water

  • Garnish

    Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture thoroughly. Add more crushed ice to fill the glass and place a mint sprig on top of the drink to garnish.

  • Grab a bite

    Get some grub in before or while you’re drinking – it slows alcohol absorption.

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