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Ingredients
- Inspired by Brazil's national cocktail.
- peel from 4 limes, (green part only; removed with vegetable peeler in 2" long strips)
- 1 c. fresh lime juice
- 8 1/4 " thick slices peeled fresh ginger
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 30 large fresh mint leaves, plus 10 fresh mint sprigs for garnish
- 1 c. Brazilian rum, (such as cachaca)
- 3 c. ice cubes, plus additional for serving
- 5 c. ginger ale
Preparation
Step 1
Combine lime peel, lime juice, ginger, sugar, and 30 mint leaves in mortar or medium bowl. Using pestle, muddler, or handle of wooden spoon, crush lime peel, giner and mint leaves together. Transfer mixture to large pitcher. Stir in rum.
Do Ahead: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Add 3 cups ice cubes to lime mixture in pitcher and stir to blend. Stir in ginger ale. Fill 10 cocktail glasses with ice cubes. Strain or pour cocktail mixture into prepared glasses. Garnish each drink with mint sprig.