Making it even better, I got to use local lemon grass, limes and mint --always a bonus to be able to imbibe with locally-grown ingredients. ;-) These mojitos are lightly sweet with floral notes from the lemon grass, but still fresh and crisp from the lime and mint.
A perfect choice for me for "Bevvies Week."
Lemon Grass Mojitos
by Jamie Oliver
(Makes 2 Servings)
2 sticks of lemon grass
4 tablespoons light brown sugar (I reduced to 2 teaspoons)
6 sprigs of fresh mint, leaves picked
2 limes, cut into wedges
100ml (about 1/2 cup) good-quality rum
a large handful of crushed ice, to serve
soda water, to serve (I used ginger ale)
Finely chop the base of each stick of lemon grass and divide between two tall glasses. Split the sugar and mint leaves between them, then crush with a muddler or the end of a rolling pin to release all the flavours. Add the lime wedges, bash up the mixture a little more, then pour 50ml of rum into each one. Fill the glasses with crushed ice and top up with soda.
Notes/Results: Cool and refreshing. These mojitos have a slightly more sophisticated taste but are similar enough to the classic drink that mojito lovers won't be disappointed. I did lessen the sugar to 1 teaspoon per glass, mainly because I used ginger ale instead of soda water for the bubbles (I was out of soda water), but otherwise I kept the recipe the same. I would make these again.
You can check out what "bevvies" that the other IHCC participants made by going to the post here, and following the links.
Lemon Grass Mojitos
by Jamie Oliver
(Makes 2 Servings)
2 sticks of lemon grass
4 tablespoons light brown sugar (I reduced to 2 teaspoons)
6 sprigs of fresh mint, leaves picked
2 limes, cut into wedges
100ml (about 1/2 cup) good-quality rum
a large handful of crushed ice, to serve
soda water, to serve (I used ginger ale)
Finely chop the base of each stick of lemon grass and divide between two tall glasses. Split the sugar and mint leaves between them, then crush with a muddler or the end of a rolling pin to release all the flavours. Add the lime wedges, bash up the mixture a little more, then pour 50ml of rum into each one. Fill the glasses with crushed ice and top up with soda.
Notes/Results: Cool and refreshing. These mojitos have a slightly more sophisticated taste but are similar enough to the classic drink that mojito lovers won't be disappointed. I did lessen the sugar to 1 teaspoon per glass, mainly because I used ginger ale instead of soda water for the bubbles (I was out of soda water), but otherwise I kept the recipe the same. I would make these again.
You can check out what "bevvies" that the other IHCC participants made by going to the post here, and following the links.
What a fun twist on the mojito! I find lemon grass to be so refreshing. The ideal summer drink!
ReplyDeleteI love mojitos! And this variation sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteA lovely cocktail, very unique with lemon grass!
ReplyDeleteMojitos...one of my favorite cocktail, so refreshing. I use a basic mojito recipe and to "tropical" things up a bit, I will add either, pineapple juice, mango, guava, or passion fruit...but this one with the lemon grass sounds wonderful...will be trying it for sure.
ReplyDeletevery cool
ReplyDeletenice!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like the perfect bevvy to me - love the idea of the lemon grass :-)
ReplyDeleteSue xo
Oh, fantastical...I totally want one..or three! Love the lemongrass swizzle stick =)
ReplyDeleteOh my...I could have used one of these after mowing my lawn in the 100 degree heat;-) This is the perfect drink for the crazy heatwave we're having. Looks so refreshing!
ReplyDeleteThat looks perfect, so refreshing for this heat here! If I had known I wouldn't have used up all my lemongrass on chicken!
ReplyDeleteThis looks to be the type of drink that makes you automatically say "ahhh" after you sip.
ReplyDeleteIf only I had a lemon grass mojito. By a pool.
I love a good mojito, especially in these hot summers! Lemongrass is such a creative twist, looks good!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I love mojitos too, and this one looks so refreshing, love the lemongrass. I have a stalk too - I think I'll make this soon!
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to make mojitos and your recipe looks so fresh!
ReplyDeleteOh that looks good, even with the mint….
ReplyDeleteIt looks so heavenly and refreshing!
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