Add a Vietnamese twist to a classic mojito cocktail with perilla leaves, ginger and lemongrass cordial. A refreshing accompaniment to any Asian menu
Ingredients
- ½ lime (2 wedges and a slice for garnish)
- 6 mint leaves, plus a sprig to garnish
- 2 perilla leaves
- 40ml rum
- 2 tsp sugar syrup
- 25ml ginger and lemongrass cordial
- soda water
Method
- STEP 1
Muddle 2 lime wedges, 6 mint leaves and 1 perilla leaf. Add 40ml rum, 2 tsp sugar syrup and 25ml ginger and lemongrass cordial. Half-fill a glass with ice, pour in the cocktail and stir. Add more ice, top with soda water and stir. Garnish with a lime slice, a perilla leaf and a mint sprig.
