Yields: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 6-8 mint leaves
- ½ ounce 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons ginger simple syrup recipe below
- ¼ cup fresh pineapple puree recipe below
- 2 ounces light rum
- Splash of club soda
For garnish: (optional)
- Mint sprig
- Lime slices
For the ginger simple syrup:
- ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cups water
- ¼ thinly sliced peeled ginger
For the pineapple puree:
- 1 pineapple peeled, cored and roughly chopped
Instructions
For the to Pineapple-Ginger Mojito:
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves and lime juice. Add the ginger simple syrup, pineapple puree, rum, and a couple ice cubes, and shake vigorously to combine. Pour into a cocktail glass filled with ice and top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a couple lime slices if you’re feeling fancy.
For the Ginger Simple Syrup:
- Place all the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved (it should only take about a minute), remove from the heat and let the mixture sit for 20 minutes. Strain into a jar (or other airtight container), cover and chill. The syrup will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
For the Pineapple Puree:
- Place the pineapple in a blender and puree until smooth. (So simple!)