What
you need for the simple syrup:
1
cup of water
1
cup of sugar
1
cup of rhubarb, chopped
1
cup strawberries, chopped
Put
the sugar and water in a medium sized pot over medium heat. Once the sugar has
dissolved add in the fruit slowly bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 1-2
minutes.
Remove
from the heat, cover and let the mixture cool on the counter.
Pour
the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a measuring cup. Chill this mixture
for a few hours.
The
simple syrup will stay good in the fridge for a week or so, just keep in in an
airtight container.
To
make the mojito you need,
1
oz. white rum
1
oz. of the rhubarb strawberry simple syrup
6
fresh mint leaves
½
lime cut into wedges
Ice
Club
soda
In
a glass place the lime wedges and mint leaves, muddle gently until the limes
release their juice.
Add
in the rum and simple syrup and stir. Top with ice and club soda, stir to
combine.
Garnish
with a lime wedge.
Jen of My Tiny Oven
