Spring Cocktail Party: Lemonade and Mojitos
We're one week into spring. It's time for spring cocktails. Try these two simple and refreshing cocktails to toast to the start of the new season - and your own vernal renaissance.
For those who love lemonade, mix-up the Frost Lemonade for a citrus zing.
Or try adding a twist to the classic mojito recipe by using an aged rum like Ron Abuelo 7 A�os (instead of silver rum) for a "Dirty" Mojito (a recipe that hails from Nobu Miami Beach).
?Dirty Mojito
Ingredients:
1 oz Ron Abuelo 7 A�os
2 oz Soda Water
1/2 oz Lime Juice
6-7 Mint Leaves
1 teaspoon Sugar
Preparation:
Crush mint leaves with lime juice and sugar in a shaker.
Add rum and ice, shake and pour into a glass.
Top with soda water and garnish with mint.
(available at Nobu Miami Beach)
?Frost Lemonade
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Molinari Sambuca Extra
1 oz Monin Agave Nectar
1 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
Club soda
1 basil leaf
Ice, crushed
Garnish Options: Lemon
Preparation:
Muddle agave and basil in mixing glass.
Add Molinari Sambuca, a scoop of crushed ice and lemon juice to mixing glass.
Cap and shake vigorously.
Strain over crushed ice and top with a splash of club soda.
Garnish with a lemon wedge.
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