A Sweet and Spicy Mojito
July 23, 2011 | East End Eats
This smooth cocktail was a winner at the 2011 BB&T Charleston Wine and Food Festival. Belgium-born mixologist Boris Van Dyck concocted the Ginger Apple Mojito using Ron Abuelo Añejo, an aged rum with notes of toasted coconut, mocha and vanilla.
Ginger Apple Mojito
SERVES ONE
2 tsp. brown sugar, divided
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
10 mint leaves
1 1/2 ounces Ron Abuelo Añejo rum
3 ounces spiced apple cider
1 1/2 ounces ginger beer
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
Apple peel
Muddle one teaspoon of brown sugar with lime juice and mint in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, rum, and cider and shake vigorously before adding ginger beer. To serve, rim a highball glass with lime juice, remaining brown sugar and nutmeg. Add mixture to the glass and garnish with an apple peel twirl and a mint sprig.
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