Pineapple-Ginger Mojitos
It’s got all the glorious flavors of the classic mojito (lime+mint+rum. duh.), but the addition of fresh pineapple puree and ginger simple syrup gives it an irresistible tanginess and the subtlest of kicks. It’s bright, it’s fresh, and it goes down far too easily.
Servings: 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!)