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Lemongrass Mojito

By Ivy Manning

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 2 drinks

Ingredients

2 lemongrass stalks
6 large fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons white rum
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Ice cubes
1 cup chilled club soda

Preparation

  1. Microwave lemongrass on high for 40 seconds. Cut bottom 7 inches from each stalk. Slice thinly (save tops for garnish). Combine sliced lemongrass, mint, and sugar in shaker; mash well with muddler or wooden spoon. Add rum and lime juice; mash until all sugar dissolves. Strain into 2 highball glasses. Fill with ice; top with club soda. Garnish with lemongrass tops.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 190 calories
0 g fat
0 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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