Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Strawberry Basil Mojito

1 lime, sliced
3 strawberries, sliced
4 basil leaves, chopped fine
1 1/2 oz simple syrup
1 1/2 oz rum
3 oz ginger ale

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Caipirinha

Caipirinha

1 lime, wedged
 2 1/2 tsp sugar
2 oz Cachaça
5 ice cubes, crushed with a sledgehammer

Muddle lime and sugar.  Add Cachaça and stir.  Add ice and stir.  Enjoy.

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Brandy Ginger Mojitos

Brandy Ginger Mojitos
1/2-1 lime (depending on your taste), sliced into wedges
8 mint leaves
1 oz simple syrup
1 1/2 oz brandy (tonight it was Presidente from Mexico)
3 oz ginger ale

Place lime, mint, syrup, and brandy in a glass or shaker and muddle thoroughly. Shake or stir with ice. Strain into your favorite glass and add ginger ale. Stir gently to combine and enjoy.