Ginger Mojito

Serve in Collins glass...
3	slice	Fresh root ginger (thumbnail sized)
12	fresh	Mint leaves
2	fl oz	Bacardi Carta Blanca light rum
½	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lime juice
½	fl oz	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
	Top up with	Ginger ale

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Fresh root ginger (thumbnail sized) image

How to make:

MUDDLE ginger in base of shaker. Add mint and lightly MUDDLE (just to bruise). Add next three ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into glass filled with crushed ice. TOP with ginger ale.

Garnish:

Mint sprig

Comment:

A spiced variation on the classic Mojito.

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