Creamy Coconut Mojito.
Ingredients
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Flaky sea salt
- 1 lime, quartered
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
- 1½ ounces (3 tablespoons) white rum
- ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) coconut rum
- Dash of pure vanilla extract
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) canned coconut cream or cream of coconut
- Ginger beer, for topping
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Instructions
- 1. Make the lime sugar. On a shallow plate, combine the lime zest, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- 2. Make the mojito. Rub the rim of a tall glass with a lime wedge. Dip the glass into the lime sugar, pressing to adhere. Fill the glass with ice.In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 lime wedges, the mint, and sugar (if using). Muddle the ingredients together, squishing on them to release their aroma and juices. Add the white rum, coconut rum, and vanilla. Fill with ice and shake vigorously until combined, about 30 seconds.
- 3. Add the coconut cream and shake for another 30 seconds.
- 4. Strain into the prepared glass. Top with the beer, then gently stir to combine. Garnish with a mint sprig and the remaining lime sugar.
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