Mojito Margaritas
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Mojito Margaritas
Description
This cocktail recipe calls for coarse salt and sugar to rim chilled glasses, adding texture and a touch of sweetness at the start of each sip. Fresh mint leaves are muddled in the glass with simple syrup to release aromatic oils, setting a herbaceous tone. The alcohol blend includes tequila, Grand Marnier, and rum, imparting depth and layering flavors.
Lime juice delivers citrus brightness, a key balancing component, while a splash of club soda lightens the drink and adds carbonation. The mint simple syrup is prepared separately by simmering sugar, water, and fresh mint leaves until combined, then cooled before use to ensure the mint flavor permeates the syrup.
Garnishing with additional mint and lime wedges adds visual appeal and enhances aroma. The resulting cocktail offers a citrus-herbaceous profile with a sparkling finish suitable for warm weather or social occasions.
Ingredients
- salt coarse, for the rim
- sugar coarse, for the rim
- lime wedges
- mint a bunch, fresh, for garnish
- 2 1/2 ounces simple syrup
- 1 ounce tequila
- 1 ounces Grand Marnier
- 1 ounce rum
- 3 ounces lime juice
- 2 ounce club soda
mint simple syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 10 mint leaf fresh
Instructions
- Take a chilled glass and rub the rim with a lime wedge. Dip the rim in a mixture of coarse salt and sugar, covering it as much as you can.
- In the bottom of the glass, add 1 ounce of simple syrup and a handful of mint leaves. Muddle with a muddler or use the clean bottom of something blunt, like a screwdriver! Add ice to the glass, and pour in the tequila, grand marnier, rum, lime juice and remaining simple syrup. Mix with a long spoon or knife, stirring well to combine. Add another bunch of mint leaves and a lime wedge or two. Top the glass off with club soda (a few ounces until you reach the top!).
mint simple syrup
- Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat just until it bubbles, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Turn heat down to low for 2 minutes, then remove and let sit to cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
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