Lilikoi Mint Cocktail
With a perfect balance between sweet and tart and the distinct fruity flavor of lilikoi, this cocktail is bound to become a favorite!
Servings 2 servings
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Muddler
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 4 ounces lilikoi juice (passion fruit)
- 25 fresh mint leaves
- 1 - 1½ ounces honey, depending on sweetness preference
- 4 ounces white rum or gin
- lemon or lime seltzer water or club soda, optional
Garnish:
- mint leaves
- lemon or lime wedges
Instructions
- Add the lilikoi juice, mint leaves, tearing them once, and the honey to the cocktail shaker. Muddle the mint, honey, and lilikoi juice in the bottom of the cocktail shaker. **Muddling is the process of gently crushing the mint leaves to release their oils (Press down on the mint leaves and give a half-turn of the muddler. Lift and continue this motion until the ingredients are sufficiently muddled. This will generally take about four to six turns.
- Add the white rum or gin to the cocktail shaker, then fill the shaker with ice cubes. Shake until chilled, about 15 to 20 seconds.
- Fill two glasses with crushed ice. Strain the mixture evenly into the glasses. Add the club soda or seltzer water to fill the glasses.
- Garnish with mint leaves and lemon or lime wedges (optional).