Ginger Mojitos for a Crowd
Infusing lots of mint and freshly grated ginger into a simple syrup takes the muddling out of these Mojitos. Since the base of the cocktail is made in advance, all you have to do is add ice and club soda—perfect for parties or your next tailgate. T
Ingredients
- 1 Cup crystal sugar
- 1 Cup water
- 1 a piece fresh ginger
- 2 Cup tightly packed fresh mint leaves
- 1 bottle white rum
- 11⁄2 Cup freshly squeezed Lime juice
- ice cream
- 21⁄4 Cup club soda chilled
- 12 fresh mint sprigs
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Directions
In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water, and ginger to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the mint leaves, stir to combine, and let cool to room temperature, about hour.
Place a fine-mesh strainer over a 1-1/- to -quart container and strain the syrup, discarding the solids. Add the rum and lime juice and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
For drink, fill a 0-ounce glass with ice. Add /2 cup of the Mojito base, top with 3 tablespoons of the club soda, and stir to combine. Garnish with a mint sprig.