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Apple Mojito
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Apple Mojito
Serve in a Collins glass
| 12 fresh | Mint leaves |
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Apple Schnapps liqueur |
| 1⁄3 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Sparkling apple juice |
Garnish: Mint sprig
How to make:
ADD first 5 ingredients to glass and two-thirds fill with crushed ice. CHURN (stir) with bar spoon and then FILL glass with more crushed ice. TOP with apple soda, briefly stir and serve.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
An enduring classic given a touch of apple. Those with a sweet tooth may want to add more apple liqueur or even a dash of sugar syrup.
History:
Recipe by yours truly in 2005.
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