Mojito Spark

Sir Shaker recently had the honor of creating 3 cocktail recipes for the famed McNinch House Restaurant in Charlotte, NC. These cocktails were featured at their annual Flamingle Event, which honors the late Founder, Ellen Davis. Ellen adored flamingoes, so this was the perfect event to celebrate National Flamingo Day. 🦩

This cocktail is a cross between a mojito and a traditional daiquiri. For the mojito part, of course there is rum and lime juice, and to add the unique mint taste, I created a very easy mint simple syrup. For the daiquiri side, there is the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup and I served the drink in a traditional coupe/daiquiri glass.

• Start with a shaker full of ice

• 2oz Bacardi Dragonberry Rum

• 1oz Lime Juice

• 0.5oz Mint Simple Syrup (see below for recipe)

• Shake and strain into a coupe

• Top with seltzer water/club soda

Mint Simple Syrup

1. In a small pot, combine the below ingredients: - 1 cup water     - 1 cup sugar     - 1 cup mint leaves

1. Bring to a boil over medium heat

2. Once boiling, let simmer for 1 minute

3. Remove from heat and let it steep for 30 minutes

4. Strain & enjoy!