Ginger Mojitos

By JDARK

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 2 cups tightly packed fresh mint leaves
• 1 bottle white rum
• 1-1/2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
• Ice
• 2-1/4 cups club soda, chilled
• 12 fresh mint sprigs

Details

Servings 12
Cooking time 90mins
Adapted from chow.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water, and ginger to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar, about 5 minutes.
2. Remove from the heat, add the mint leaves, stir to combine, and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
3. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a 1-1/2- to 2-quart container and strain the syrup, discarding the solids.
4. Add the rum and lime juice and stir to combine.
5. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.

To serve:
6. For 1 drink, fill a 10-ounce glass with ice.
7. Add 1/2 cup of the Mojito base, top with 3 tablespoons of the club soda, and stir to combine.
8. Garnish with a mint sprig.