Boreal Mojito

The Boreal Mojito revisits a classic with a forest-inspired twist. Fir & Mint sugar brings resinous and refreshing notes that evoke the boreal forest, while preserving the bright, citrus balance of a traditional mojito. A local, refreshing and aromatic version.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sparkling water or club soda

• 30 ml rum

• 25 ml fresh lime juice

• 25 ml Fir & Mint sugar

• 1 fresh mint leaf

• Ice cubes

Preparation

• In a glass, combine the Fir & Mint sugar and the rum.

• Add the lime juice and the mint leaf, gently bruising the leaf to release its aromas.

• Add the ice cubes.

• Top with sparkling water and stir gently.

• Serve immediately.

Mocktail Version

Omit the rum and slightly increase the sparkling water to maintain balance.

Tip

To enhance the freshness, add a few lime zest strips or a second lightly bruised mint leaf just before serving.