Peppermint mojito

Combine the classic mojito with Christmassy peppermint in this candy-cane-inspired cocktail. To prep for a party you could make some mint syrup in advance

Ingredients

• 25 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
• 50 ml white rum
• 15 ml mint syrup (see recipe below)
• ice
• 100 ml sparkling water
• 1 peppermint candy cane, to garnish
• 100 g golden caster sugar
• 0.5 tsp peppermint extract

Steps

1. First, make the syrup. Heat the sugar and 100ml water in a pan over a medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Turn off the heat and stir in the peppermint extract. Leave to cool completely. You will make more syrup than you need – any leftovers will keep chilled for up to three days.
2. Pour the lime juice into a tall glass. Add the rum, 15ml of the mint syrup and a handful of ice. Stir well, then top up with the sparking water. Stir gently to combine, then garnish with the candy cane.