Ginger Mojito

From the cookbook "Hip Asian Comfort Food ". Posted with permission from Chef Dennis Chan.

Juice of 1 lime

1 oz ginger syrup*

2 mint sprigs

Ice

2 oz light rum or sake

Cold sparkling water

Smash 1 mint sprig in bottom of glass. Add ice, lime juice, 2 oz rum or sake and ginger syrup. Fill with sparkling water and shake. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig. Makes 1 mojito.

*Ginger Syrup

2 cups water

1 cup sugar

1 palm-sized piece ginger

Thinly slice ginger. Bring all ingredients to a boil. Let cool, store in refrigerator overnight.

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