Blue Thai Mojito - Drink Recipe

Ingredients

Yield:

• • 1 1/2 oz of Mint Basil Cilantro Syrup (recipe follows)
  • 2 oz of 10 Cane Rum (or alternative brand of rum)
  • 1/8 oz of Blue Curaçao
  • lime juice, fresh

• Garnish:

  • Fresh cilantro sprig

• Mint Basil Cilantro Syrup (prepare in advance - Makes 40 oz or 5 cups)

  • 2 bunches fresh mint
  • 2 bunches fresh basil
  • 12 sprigs cilantro
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes

Preparation

Difficulty:

hard

1. For Mint Basial Cilantro Syrup

   • Place all ingredients in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes.
   • Remove from heat and let infuse for 1 hour.
   • Then strain and refrigerate syrup.
   • Syrup will last 3 weeks refrigerated.

2. Assemble

   • Measure syrup, liquors and juice into a rocks glass.
   • Fill glass with crushed ice.
   • Stir.
   • Garnish.