Asian Pear Mojito (mocktail or cocktail)
 
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Fall flavor twist on a classic mint mojito recipe. Asian pear infused simple syrup take this cocktail to a whole new level. From SouthernFatty.com
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Recipe type: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1
Ingredients
Asian Pear Mojito
  • 8 leaves mint, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
  • ½ ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 ounce Asian pear simple syrup, recipe follows
  • 4 ounces club soda, to finish
  • 1 ounce white rum, optional for cocktail instead of mocktail
Asian Pear Simple Syrup
  • 1 Asian pear, diced
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ inch ginger root piece
Instructions
Asian Pear Simple Syrup
  1. Make this first to allow time to cool.
  2. Simmer all ingredients in a saucepan over medium low heat for about 10 minutes.
  3. Strain and cool completely.
Asian Pear Mojito
  1. Combine mint and sugar in glass.
  2. Muddle to bruise mint and mix with sugar. Do not over-muddle.
  3. Add lime juice and Asian pear simple syrup.
  4. Fill glass with crushed ice.
  5. Finish with club soda (and rum if cocktail).
  6. Stir well and serve cold.
  7. Enjoy! Find more recipe on SouthernFatty.com
Recipe by Southern FATTY at https://www.southernfatty.com/asian-pear-mojito/