Lemongrass and Ginger Mojito

Lemongrass and Ginger Simple Syrup

• 1 ½ tbsp sugar
• 1 ½ tbsp water
• ½ tsp ginger grated, fresh
• 2 ½ cm lemongrass bruised, 1 inch
• 1 tsp lime juice

Mojito

• 10 cm lemongrass bruised, 4 inch
• ½ lime cut in wedges
• 5 mint better if you find yerba buena or spearmint, leaves
• 3 tbsp lemongrass
• 3 tbsp ginger
• 3 tbsp simple syrup
• 45 ml white rum 1 ½ oz
• 125 ml soda water
• 1 cup ice cubes