Spirits Rum Coconut Mojito 5.0 (1) 1 Review Homemade coconut-mint syrup lends cool, quenching freshness to this lime-kissed, delightfully effervescent mojito. Blanching and shocking the mint leaves before infusing them into the syrup preserves their bright color. Use leftover syrup for a whole batch of cocktails and mocktails, stir some into freshly squeeze lemonade, or drizzle it over sliced fresh fruit for a refreshing summer treat. Ten to One distillery CEO/founder Marc Farrell, who shared this recipe, likes to use it as a vehicle for Ten To One's White Rum, a blend of Jamaican pot-still rum and Dominican column-still rum with zesty flavor, and notes of jasmine and honeysuckle. By Marc Farrell Published on May 20, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 1 Ingredients Coconut-Mint Syrup 1 ½ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves (about 1/2 ounce) 1 cup hot water ¾ cup granulated sugar ¾ cup coconut cream Mojito ¼ cup (2 ounces) white rum (such as Ten To One) 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice Ice cubes Club soda Mint sprig Lime wedge Directions Make the coconut-mint syrup Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high. Add mint leaves; boil until vibrant green, about 30 seconds. Immediately transfer to a large bowl filled with ice water. Let mint leaves stand in ice bath until completely chilled, about 2 minutes. Remove mint leaves from ice bath, and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels; gently pat leaves dry. Stir together 1 cup hot water, sugar, coconut cream, and blanched mint leaves in a medium bowl until mixture is combined and sugar is dissolved. Let mixture stand until completely cool, about 5 minutes. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer, and discard solids. Store syrup in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week. Make the mojito Combine rum, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon coconut-mint syrup in a Collins glass filled completely with ice. Top with club soda. Gently stir, and garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wedge. Make Ahead Coconut-mint syrup may be kept covered and chilled up to 1 week. Rate it Print