The mint is growing vigorously in the herb garden. Time to enjoy a cool, fresh, minty drink - the perfect summertime refreshment. The hard part is making a choice... mint julep or mojito?!
Mint Julep: Muddle 12 mint leaves in the bottom of a silver cup (mine is pewter). Add 1 tablespoon simple sugar syrup and 1 1/2 oz bourbon. Add ice and top off with club soda. (Bourbon lovers and traditionalists would leave off the club soda, but I'm a light weight.) Stir. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Mojitos: For 6 - 8 servings: Muddle lots of mint leaves (at least 12 per intended serving) into a glass jar. Pour 12 oz frozen limeade concentrate over the mint. Cover and chill in the 'fridge, allowing all that fresh minty flavor to be released into the limeade. Strain out the mint. For each serving, pour 2 oz of the mint infused lime juice and 1-1/2 oz rum over ice. Top it off with club soda. Stir. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Sit on the porch and enjoy summertime!
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