Lemongrass mojito

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Ingredients for 2 cocktails

2 lemongrass stalks
6 large fresh mint leaves
3 Tbsp sugar
6 Tbsp white rum
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
ice cubes
1 cup chilled club soda

Directions

1. Microwave lemongrass on high for 40 seconds. Cut bottom 7 inches from each stalk, and slice thinly.
Save remaining lemongrass tops for garnish.

2. Combine sliced lemongrass, mint and sugar in cocktail shaker. Mash lemongrass and mint well with a muddler or wooden spoon. Add rum and lime juice; mash until all sugar dissolves. Strain into 2 highball glasses. Fill with ice. Top with club soda.
Garnish with lemongrass tops.

drinks June 07, 2016 21:25

Author Jeannie Flannery