Mint Mojito
INGREDIENTS
12 oz glass filled with ice
1 1/2 oz rum
1 to 1 1/2 oz lime juice concentrate (see above)
2 -3 mint leaves
In a shaker add mint leaves and rum, muddle.
Add lime juice concentrate and ice...shape well.
add water and a splash of soda water
mint leaves to garnish
can muddle some blue berries to add a variation.
Maple Lime Juice Concentrate
INGREDIENTS
2 large limes
1 1/2 tablespoons Vermont Sticky Maple Syrup
Mix well and taste. Limes can vary greatly so adjust to taste. Remember this is a concentrate that will be mixed with water, club soda and tequila.
You can make a big batch and keep in fridge. If making big batch consider buying Santa Cruz organic lime juice, then adding a fresh slice of lime when making the margaritas.
Haymaker's Ginger Switchel
INGREDIENTS
1 5" ginger root (juiced or steeped to make ginger tea)
1/3 Cup organic apple cider vinegar with "mother"
3 tbsp Vermont Sticky Maple Syrup
1/2 lemon
water or sparkling water to desired taste
Mix well and pour over glass of ice. Can add vodka if looking for a new cocktail mixer...it's delicious!
Rum Runner
RUM RUNNER
2 x 12 oz glasses ice
3 oz rum
1/2 oz Vermont Sticky Maple Syrup
2 strawberries quartered
4 basil leaves chopped
1/2 lime
soda water
Muddle maple syrup, strawberries, basil and lime. Add rum and ice. Shake for 30 seconds. Top with soda water and garnish with slice of strawberry and lime.
Maple Old Fashion
Ingredients
1 tsp Vermont Sticky Maple Syrup
2 oz bourbon
2 dashes Angustura Bitters
1 orange peel
1 Maraschino Cherry (optional)
Maple Lemonade
Ingredients
2 lemons
2 tablespoons Vermont Sticky Maple Syrup
add water to desired taste