Lemon Verbena Mojito
Lemon verbena — intensely citrusy and lemony without any acidity — replaces mint in a mojito format. Lighter, more floral, and completely unexpected from a herb you might grow on your windowsill.
Served in a Highball glass · Garnish: Lemon verbena sprig and lime wheel · Difficulty: medium
Ingredients
- 2 oz White Rum
- 10 leaves Fresh Lemon Verbena
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
- 3 oz Soda Water
Instructions
- Muddle lemon verbena with simple syrup and lime juice.
- Add rum and ice. Shake briefly.
- Pour unstrained into a highball glass.
- Top with soda water.