Cocktails Recipe
Classic cocktails and seasonal specialties made with fresh ingredients.
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Ingredients
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Classic Mojito
Seasonal Spiced Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail
Method
Classic Mojito
- 1
Muddle the ingredients
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and sugar. Gently muddle with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release the mint oils without tearing the leaves too much.
- 2
Add lime juice and rum
Pour in the fresh lime juice and white rum. Stir to combine with the muddled mint and sugar.
- 3
Add ice and top with soda water
Fill the serving glass with crushed ice. Pour the mint-rum mixture over the ice, then top with soda water. Gently stir to mix.
- 4
Garnish and serve
Garnish the mojito with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw.
Seasonal Spiced Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail
- 5
Mix the cocktail
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the apple cider, bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup, and a pinch of ground cinnamon. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- 6
Strain and serve
Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice cubes. Strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.
- 7
Garnish
Garnish the drink with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.