Serrano-Raspberry Mojito

[Canelek]

I got this idea from this place in a swanky part of Portland that does fancy drinks....

First off - Make a batch of simple syrup--you can store in fridge for a few weeks.

Simple Syrup:

Put equal parts sugar and water into a saucepot and bring to a near boil, cool and store in fridge...dats it

The drink:

16 ounce tumbler

Muddle a 1/4" piece of fresh serrano chile along with 3-4 raspberries and 6-8 fresh mint leaves along with 1 TBSP of simple syrup in your glass.

Add juice of one lime

Add 2 oz white Rum

Add ice

Top off with club soda and stir.

Enjoy!

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If you are a candy-ass, leave out the serrano...

If you do not have a muddlin' stick, use a fork or whatever is available to smash the fresh ingredients to release oils/juices...

[Canelek]

Since it is summer again....

[Sirensa]

That sounds fairly yummy

[laneela]

That's so not a mojito.

[Canelek]

It is much better than a regular mojito.

[Boogahz]

Too bad Serrano peppers are currently on the Salmonella watch list ><

[Canelek]

I noticed that yesterday...and jalepenos... I was able to hadle lack of tomatoes, but now, I am the sad.

[Fash]

would you like some alcohol with your sugared fruits?

[Funkmasterr]

would you like some alcohol with your sugared fruits?

Was thinking the same thing. I'll take a Crown on the rocks.

[Canelek]

Time and place... sometimes beer, sometimes Woodford reserve.... if you want to faggot the drink up, feel free to add some bacardi!

[laneela]

It is much better than a regular mojito.

Taste is subjective but call your drink something else, cause that, sir, is no mojito!

[Boogahz]

Castro likes this Mojito

[laneela]

That's not what he told me!

[Boogahz]

That's not what he told me!

I wasn't talking about Jason Castro from American Idol!

[laneela]

No, I know... You're talking about his dad, Fidel.