RECIPE

Champagne Mojito

  • Contributed by Cocktails 2005
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Rich aged rum and Champagne replace light rum and club soda in this refined twist on the mojito.

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  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME:
  • SERVINGS: makes 1 drink

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 15 mint leaves
    2. 1 1/2 ounces Simple Syrup
    3. Ice
    4. 2 ounces aged rum
    5. 1 ounce fresh lime juice
    6. 2 ounces chilled Champagne
    7. 1 orange twist

Directions

  1. In a highball glass, muddle the mint leaves with the Simple Syrup. Fill the glass with ice, add the rum and lime juice and stir gently. Top with the chilled Champagne and garnish with the orange twist.