RASPBERRY MOJITO

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Provided by Food Network

Time P1DT15m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lime slices, cut into wheel shape
1 sprig fresh mint
1/2 ounce or 1 tablespoon Raspberry-Infused Simple Syrup, recipe follows
2 ounces or 1/4 cup white rum
Ice cubes, as needed
Raspberry, for garnish
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 cups raspberries

Steps:

In a cocktail shaker, muddle or crush the lime and mint leaves. Add in the raspberry simple syrup and white rum. Add ice, cover, shake, and then serve in a rocks glass. Garnish with a raspberry.
To make the simple syrup: In a saucepan combine the sugar and water. Cook the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the saucepan from the heat and add in the raspberries. Allow the mixture to steep for at least one day. The simple syrup will keep up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Add the syrup to the drink when called for above.
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 24 hours
Ease of preparation: easy