This drink is fabulous with an easy mocktail version!
What you will need:
- Mint leaves
- A handful of strawberries, chopped
- 2 Limes, cut into wedges
- Soda water
- 30ml Rum
- A handful of crushed ice
Mint Syrup
- 1/2 Cup of sugar
- 1/2 Cup of water
- 2 Sprigs of mint
To garnish:
- Strawberries
- Mint
Method
- Start by placing the mint syrup ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar dissolves, allow to simmer for 1 minute and then remove and allow to cool
- Place a handful of mint leaves, 4 lime wedges and some strawberries into your desired glass
- Add the rum and mint syrup to your glass use a cocktail muddler to squish the fruit down to release the juices
- Add a handful of ice to the glass and top with soda water
- Garnish with a strawberry and a sprig of mint
- Stir and enjoy!