Mojo Rising

Name: Mojo Rising
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 57 grams cachaça (or light rum); 237 milliliters vodka or grain alcohol; 1 serving Crushed ice; 1 lime; 2 teaspoons bitter lime syrup; 1 slice Garnish: of lime and sprig of mint; 237 milliliters mint leaves and stems (preferably a mix of peppermint, spearmint, and lemon balm if desired); 1 teaspoons homemade peppermint extract; 113 grams cold club soda or seltzer water; 118 milliliters sugar; 118 milliliters water

This recipe makes 1 servings with 1161 calories, 2g of protein, and 1g of fat each. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan diet. Head to the store and pick up garnish: of lime and sprig of mint, lime, seltzer water, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Make the peppermint extract: chop mint and place in a sealable jar. Cover with vodka. Close jar and shake, then leave in a sunny window for two or three days. Strain through a coffee filter and store in a small bottle. It will be dark amber brown in color.

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Peppermint Extract

Coffee

Shake

Vodka

Mint

Heat 1/2 cup water with 1/2 cup sugar in a small saucepan.

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Sugar

Water

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Sauce Pan

Cut zest off lime with a vegetable peeler, add to syrup. Quarter lime, squeezing the juice into the syrup and then add the juiced, pulpy lime pieces to the pan. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain and store in a small jar or bottle in the refrigerator.

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Vegetable