Pineapple-Yuzu Mojito
Yuzu, a bumpy yellow citrus fruit native to Asia, is milder than lemon, with a floral tinge and a bit of sweetness. The whole fruit can be hard to find in the United States, but the juice is widely available boxed, bottled, or in the form of frozen concentrate.
Makes 1 drink
5 fresh mint leaves
3 1-in. pineapple cubes
½ oz. fresh lime juice
2 oz. white rum or citrus rum
3/4 oz. Yuzu Syrup
2½ oz. soda water
1 lime wedge and 1 sugarcane stick for garnish
Yuzu Syrup: In a small pitcher, stir ¼ cup hot water, ¼ cup sugar, and 1 Tbsp yuzu juice together until the sugar is dissolved. Makes enough for six drinks.
In a Collins glass, muddle the mint and pineapple cubes with the lime juice. Add the rum, yuzu syrup, and ice, then stir to combine. Top up with the soda water and briefly stir again. Garnish with the lime wedge and sugarcane stick.
Note: Sugarcane sticks are pieces of sugarcane that have been peeled and sliced into thin strips. They’re found in the Caribbean and anywhere else sugarcane grows, and they can also be ordered online. If preferred, skip the sugarcane stick and garnish your mojito with a bouquet of mint.
Pineapple-Yuzu Mojito
Yuzu, a bumpy yellow citrus fruit native to Asia, is milder than lemon, with a floral tinge and a bit of sweetness. The whole fruit can be hard to find in the United States, but the juice is widely available boxed, bottled, or in the form of frozen concentrate.
Makes 1 drink
5 fresh mint leaves
3 1-in. pineapple cubes
½ oz. fresh lime juice
2 oz. white rum or citrus rum
3/4 oz. Yuzu Syrup
2½ oz. soda water
1 lime wedge and 1 sugarcane stick for garnish
Yuzu Syrup: In a small pitcher, stir ¼ cup hot water, ¼ cup sugar, and 1 Tbsp yuzu juice together until the sugar is dissolved. Makes enough for six drinks.
In a Collins glass, muddle the mint and pineapple cubes with the lime juice. Add the rum, yuzu syrup, and ice, then stir to combine. Top up with the soda water and briefly stir again. Garnish with the lime wedge and sugarcane stick.
Note: Sugarcane sticks are pieces of sugarcane that have been peeled and sliced into thin strips. They’re found in the Caribbean and anywhere else sugarcane grows, and they can also be ordered online. If preferred, skip the sugarcane stick and garnish your mojito with a bouquet of mint.
Pineapple-Yuzu Mojito
Yuzu, a bumpy yellow citrus fruit native to Asia, is milder than lemon, with a floral tinge and a bit of sweetness. The whole fruit can be hard to find in the United States, but the juice is widely available boxed, bottled, or in the form of frozen concentrate.
Makes 1 drink
5 fresh mint leaves
3 1-in. pineapple cubes
½ oz. fresh lime juice
2 oz. white rum or citrus rum
3/4 oz. Yuzu Syrup
2½ oz. soda water
1 lime wedge and 1 sugarcane stick for garnish
Yuzu Syrup: In a small pitcher, stir ¼ cup hot water, ¼ cup sugar, and 1 Tbsp yuzu juice together until the sugar is dissolved. Makes enough for six drinks.
In a Collins glass, muddle the mint and pineapple cubes with the lime juice. Add the rum, yuzu syrup, and ice, then stir to combine. Top up with the soda water and briefly stir again. Garnish with the lime wedge and sugarcane stick.
Note: Sugarcane sticks are pieces of sugarcane that have been peeled and sliced into thin strips. They’re found in the Caribbean and anywhere else sugarcane grows, and they can also be ordered online. If preferred, skip the sugarcane stick and garnish your mojito with a bouquet of mint.