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Cilantro Mojito | Taste and Tipple

Cilantro Mojito

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 Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Author Yvonne Langen

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro with stems, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tbsp mint leaves
  • 2 tsp white sugar
  • 1½ oz white rum
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • Ice
  • Soda water as needed

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.