Queen Bee Mojito
by Camper English
Camper English uses honey to flavor this combination of three classic cocktails in one glass: the Air Mail (rum, honey, citrus, and Champagne), the Champagne Cocktail, and the Mojito.
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Serves one.
To learn more, read the article:
The New Sweet Cocktail
1 fl. oz. (2 Tbs.) honey syrup
1/2 fl. oz. (1 Tbs.) fresh lime juice
4 large mint leaves; plus sprigs for garnish
1 fl. oz. (2 Tbs.) aged dark rum, such as Matusalem Classico or Cruzan Single Barrel
1 dash Angostura bitters
1 fl. oz. (2 Tbs.) chilled sparkling dry wine, such as Chandon California Brut Classic
Put the honey syrup, lime juice, and mint in a chilled cocktail shaker. Press (don’t pulverize) the mint with a muddler or wooden spoon until fragrant. Add the rum and bitters and fill the shaker with ice. Put the lid on the shaker and make sure you have a tight seal. Shake as hard as you can for about 10 seconds and then strain into a chilled small coupe. Add the sparkling wine and garnish with a mint sprig.
To make honey syrup
Combine equal parts of your favorite honey and boiling water and stir to dissolve. Let cool completely before using. Store in the refrigerator between uses for up to 1 month.
nutrition information (per serving):
Calories
(kcal):
130;
Fat
(g):
0;
Fat Calories
(kcal):
0;
Saturated Fat
(g):
0;
Protein
(g):
0;
Monounsaturated Fat
(g):
0;
Carbohydrates
(g):
14;
Polyunsaturated Fat
(g):
0;
Sodium
(mg):
0;
Cholesterol
(mg):
0;
Fiber
(g):
0;
photo: Scott Phillips
From Fine Cooking 104
, pp. 39
March 4, 2010
