The classic tropical refresher gets an update with cilantro in place of mint.
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
Cuban
Keyword
Beer Cocktails, Cilantro, Drinks, Mojito, Rum
Prep Time5minutes
Total Time5minutes
Servings1
AuthorYvonne Langen
Ingredients
¼cupfresh cilantro with stems, plus extra for garnish
1tbspmint leaves
2tspwhite sugar
1½ozwhite rum
2tsplime juice
Ice
Soda water as needed
Instructions
Muddle cilantro, mint and sugar in a bowl with a wooden spoon until herbs are bruised. The herbs should release their juices and the sugar will dissolve.
In a tall glass, mix herb mixture with rum and lime juice. Fill with ice and top with soda water. Garnish with more cilantro
Recipe Notes
Recipe from: Waverman, Lucy and Olivia Simpson. "Cilantro Mojito." Food and Drink. Spring 2017.