Shiso-Jito

SERVINGS: makes 1 drink

Morimoto • Philadelphia

Bar manager Emily Aguilar replaces the mint in this mojito with shiso, the spiky-leaved Asian herb. "The sushi chefs here clap it between their hands to release the aroma," says Leveen. "I just tear it."

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3 shiso or mint leaves, 2 torn into 4 pieces each
2 lime wedges
1 teaspoon chopped candied ginger
Ice
2 ounces citrus vodka
1 ounce chilled ginger ale

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the torn shiso and lime wedges with the candied ginger. Add ice and the vodka. Shake well; strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Stir in the ginger ale and garnish with the shiso leaf.

Shiso-Jito

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