REFRESHING GIN MOJITO

6–8 fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish

2 ounces gin (I used Empress 1908 Gin)

1-ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice (approx. one lime)

1/2 ounce simple syrup

2 ounces sparkling water

Ice

The garnish of your choice

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Blueberry Mojito

Ingredients

6 mint leaves, plus additional for garnish

1/4 cup blueberries

2 ounces* white rum

1-ounce lime juice

1-ounce simple syrup

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Plum Gin Fizz

Ingredients

Plum Puree

2 pounds fresh plums, halved and pitted

⅓ cup granulated sugar

Cocktail

¼ cup (2 ounces) gin (such as Empress 1908, The Botanist, or Hendrick's Midsummer Solstice)

1 large egg white

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Ice cubes

¼ cup club soda

1 lavender sprig, for garnish

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dragon fruit mojito

Ingredients

30-45 ml Rum (to taste)

half dragon fruit ((muddled))

half lime ((muddled))

2 bar spoons of cane sugar

1 sprig of Mint

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Mojito Caballito

The classic Mojito gets the mellow addition 

of dry vermouth in this soft, summery cocktail.

6-8 fresh mint leaves

¾ oz. simple syrup (1:1)

1½ oz. white rum

½ oz. dry vermouth

¾ oz. fresh lime juice

4-5 oz. club soda

3-4 dashes of Angostura bitters

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MATCHA MINT JULEPS

INGREDIENTS

2 teaspoons matcha (food grade is fine)

3/4 cup cool water

1/2 cup lightly packed fresh spearmint leaves, plus a few sprigs for garnish

2 tablespoons organic blonde cane sugar

1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup bourbon whiskey

ice