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The Green Mojito
Course:
Drinks
Servings:
1
person
Ingredients
30
ml
sugar syrup
infused with green coriander seeds
30
ml
lime juice
45
ml
white rum
Sparkling water/soda
½
tsp
green coriander seeds
Lime slices; for garnish
Coriander flowers; for garnish
optional
Ice cubes; crushed
Sugar syrup:
1
cup
raw sugar
1
cup
water
2
tbsp
green coriander seeds
Instructions
To prepare sugar syrup:
Crush the green coriander seeds lightly
Add the sugar, water and coriander seeds to a pan and place on low heat. Stir occasionally till the sugar has completely melted.
Cool well and keep the seeds in for at least an hour to further infuse the flavour.
Strain and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
To make the mojito:
In a tall glass, muddle the green coriander seeds along with the sugar syrup and ¾ ths of the lime juice.
Add the white rum and crushed ice cubes. Stir well to combine and top the glass with sparkling water.
Taste and add the remaining lime juice if necessary.
Garnish with lime slices and coriander flowers.
Notes
If you do not like the seeds to remain in the drink, strain after muddling with the sugar syrup and lime juice.