Friday 8 April 2016

Blueberry Ginger Mojito is the best summer drink.

TOTAL TIME: 40 min
Prep:-  20 min
Inactive Prep:-  15 min
Cook:- 5 min

INGREDIENTS:- 
FOR THE GINGER SIMPLE SYRUP:

  • 1/4 cup grated fresh ginger
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cold water
  • FOR THE MOJITO:
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 20 to 24 fresh mint leaves
  • 4 ounces ginger simple syrup
  • 4 ounces vodka
  • 5 ounces club soda
  • Ice cubes
  • Blueberries, for garnish
  • Mint leaves, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:-
For the Ginger simple syrup:-

  • Peel and grate the ginger and add it, together with the sugar and cold water, to a saucepan. Bring it to the boil and stir until the sugar dissolves. 
  • Cover and let steep for 15 minutes. 
  • Strain and cool in the refrigerator when done.

For the Mojito:

  • Add the blueberries, lime wedges and fresh mint leaves to the glass (or pitcher). Muddle with a wooden spoon so the blueberries are broken and the mint and lime release their juices and flavor. 
  • If assembling pitchers you can cover them at this stage and leave in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, add the simple syrup, vodka and top off with club soda. Give it a quick stir and then pour into glasses with ice cubes. 
  • Garnish with a handful of fresh blueberries and a sprig of mint.
  • The recipe outlined below is for 2 tall glasses, but you can use the ratio to make pitchers (depending on how big your pitcher is double or quadruple the recipe).
  • Combine the blueberries, mint leaves and lime wedges in the pitcher and muddle it in there with the back of a wooden spoon. 
  • When you are ready to serve add the vodka, ginger simple syrup and club soda. Stir and pour into glasses with a couple of ice cubes. 
  • Garnish each glass with some fresh blueberries and a sprig of fresh mint.

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