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McKeown Original-Draft Sparkling Cider Mojito

Portions:
1
Preparation:
5 minutes
Cooking:
15 minutes

Ingredients

Mint syrup

  • 125 ml (½ cup) sugar
  • 125 ml (½ cup) cup water
  • 12 mint leaves

Cocktail

  • 1 oz (30 ml) rum
  • 1 oz (30 ml) mint syrup
  • 1 oz (30 ml) lime juice
  • 3 oz (90 ml) McKeown Original-Draft sparkling cider

Preparation

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water and shredded mint leaves.
  2. Once the sugar has melted, turn off the heat and leave to infuse for 15 minutes.
  3. Strain the syrup to remove the mint leaves.
  4. Place ice in a tall glass, then pour in rum, mint syrup, lime juice and fill with McKeown Original-Draft sparkling cider.

Tips and tricks

Note: syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.