Limoncello Mojitos
 
 
A cool and refreshing lemony cocktail. The lemon simple syrup in this recipe will leave you with a generous amount of leftovers to use in other drinks and recipes.
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Recipe type: Drinks
Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • Lemon simple syrup:
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice, strained
  • 1 cup syrup
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  • Mojito:
  • 10 large mint leaves
  • ¾ oz lemon simple syrup
  • 1 large lemon wedge
  • Ice
  • 1 oz light rum
  • 1 oz limoncello
  • Club soda
  • Sprig of fresh mint, for garnish (optional)
  • Lemon wedge, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together lemon juice and sugar until dissolved. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until mixture is thick and syrupy. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
  2. Muddle the mint leaves and simple syrup in a highball glass until leaves are fully crushed. Squeeze lemon wedge into the glass. Fill glass with ice, pour in rum, limoncello, then club soda. Give a quick stir before serving garnished with a sprig of mint and a lemon wedge.
Recipe by Port and Fin at https://portandfin.com/limoncello-mojitos/