Lemongrass and Ginger Simple Syrup

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

Mojito

• 10 cm – 4 inch lemongrass bruised
• ½ lime cut in wedges
• 5 mint leaves better if you find yerba buena or spearmint
• 3 tbsp Lemongrass and Ginger Simple Syrup
• 45 ml – 1 ½ oz. white rum
• 125 ml – ½ cup soda water
• 1 cup Ice cubes