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Apple Mojito
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Apple Mojito
Glass:
Serve in a Collins glass
| 12 fresh | Mint leaves |
| 1 1⁄2 fl oz | Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄3 fl oz | Apple Schnapps liqueur |
| 1⁄3 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix) |
| 1 1⁄2 fl oz | Sparkling apple juice |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of mint sprig
How to make:
- ADD first 5 ingredients to glass two-thirds filled with crushed ice.
- CHURN (stir) with bar spoon.
- Fill glass with more crushed ice.
- TOP with apple soda and briefly stir.
Garnish:
- Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.
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.
Mojito Cocktail history.
Alcohol content:
We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:
- 15.8 grams of pure alcohol
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