Thai Lemongrass White Balsamic “MOJITO”
Ingredients
1 small sprig mint
2 slices of lime
2 tablespoons Thai Lemongrass White Balsamic
2 fluid ounces rum (4 tablespoons)
2 fluid ounces club soda (4 tablespoons)
Preparation
Place mint, simple syrup, lime juice and Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegar in a wide glass. With a wooden spoon, muddle mint, simple syrup, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar together to form a good syrup, add ice cubes, then pour Rum and club soda, mix. Garnish mint leaves and limes.
SIMPLE SYRUP
1 cup (8 ounces) water
1 cup granulated sugar
Bring the water to a simmer in a saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and stir until it completely dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Pour the syrup into a clean 1-pint bottle, cap it and refrigerate it until needed. Makes 1½ cups and keeps two months or longer in the refrigerator.