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Ingredients
10 mint leaves, plus a few sprigs for garnish
2 teaspoons simple syrup
Crushed ice
2 ounces light rum
Nutritional analysis per serving
10 grams carbs; 167 calories; 9 milligrams sodium; 10 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Muddle mint with simple syrup in a julep glass or old-fashioned glass. Fill glass with crushed ice. Add light rum and stir well, until glass frosts. Garnish with mint sprigs.
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As for mojitos, I cheat a bit by completely pulverizing mint and granulated sugar with a mortar and pestle, then add a teaspoon of the resulting smooth pesto to goose the menthol aspect of the drink.
You really need to muddle the mint to get the mint taste--took a couple of attempts!
You really need to muddle the mint to get the mint taste--took a couple of attempts!
A Rum Julep is actually a classic Tiki cocktail featuring several rums, falernum, lime, orange, allspice, grenadine, bitters, and honey. This cocktail is probably closer to a "Pirate's Julep."
As for mojitos, I cheat a bit by completely pulverizing mint and granulated sugar with a mortar and pestle, then add a teaspoon of the resulting smooth pesto to goose the menthol aspect of the drink.