It’s hard to resist the slushy, minty mojito of Cuba during a steamy, summer night, but with the arrival of cool, crisp fall, we’ve been seeking something a bit warmer and finally, we discovered gold. Dominican Republic’s Golden Mojito is light, icy, and fizzy like the original recipe, yet it’s smoother and more sophisticated for breezy autumn evenings, all thanks to its primary ingredient. For a Golden Mojito, we used Brugal, the number one premium Dominican rum and the third largest selling in the world. Since 1888, the Brugal family has dedicated their lives to providing the most authentic Caribbean rum distilled from fermented molasses in bourbon and whisky barrels. The result is a sugar cane spirit that’s key to revamping one of the most common and beloved cocktails in the world. What are you waiting for? Get your own treasure tonight!
Golden Mojito Recipe
Ingredients
8 Mint leaves
1 Lemon wedge
2 tsp. Sugar syrup
2 fl oz. Rum (We used Brugal Anejo)
1 Tbsp. Lemon juice
Ginger ale
1 Mint sprig
Preparation
Place the mint leaves, lemon wedge, and sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker and muddle with the end of a rolling pin. Add a handful of ice and stir well. Add rum and lemon juice. Stir well and top with ginger ale. Garnish with a mint sprig.
