Ginger Mojito
Drinks • Cuban
Description
The sharp taste of ginger is always a welcome addition to refreshing summer mixes. Of course, you can skip the fresh root and simply mix your cocktail with ginger tonic, but such a magical blend as mojito deserves a more personalized approach. Plus, in hot ginger infusion, sugar dissolves in just a couple of seconds — and suddenly you have a lively ginger syrup of your own making. It’s quite possible that children may find the ginger version a bit too spicy for their taste. Just explain to them that mojito is an adult beverage. For those of legal drinking age, it’s worth noting that the ginger version pairs very well with alcohol, not just with the classic rum used in mojitos, but also with tequila.
Ingredients
- Sparkling water 1½ l
- Fresh Mint 4 sprigs
- Lemon 1 piece
- Ginger 5 oz
- Sugar 0 oz
- Ice to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Peel the ginger and slice it thinly.
Step 2
Pour 250 ml of boiling water over the ginger, add sugar, and let it steep for about 10–15 minutes.
Step 3
Cut the lemon in half and slice 2–3 rounds from the center.
Step 4
Strain the ginger infusion and store it in the refrigerator.
Step 5
Gently crush the mint leaves with the flat side of a knife to release their aroma.
Step 6
Transfer the mint to a pitcher.
Step 7
Add lemon slices to the pitcher and pour in the ginger infusion.
Step 8
Pour more water into the pitcher.
Step 9
Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon into a pitcher.
Step 10
Add ice and stir with a long special spoon.
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