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Chandon Brut Mojito

By Jeff Morgan

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Chandon Brut MojitoFrance Ruffenbach

The minty mojito is taken to a sparkling new level with this variation on a tropical themed drink. It is remarkably refreshing—an excellent opening act for an evening of fun and fine dining.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 drink

Ingredients

7 to 10 fresh mint leaves, plus 1 leaf for garnish
1/2 oz/15 ml Simple Syrup
Juice of 1/4 lime, plus 1 lime wedge for garnish
1 oz/30 ml rum
Ice cubes
1 oz/30 ml chilled sparkling wine

Preparation

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the mint leaves with the Simple Syrup and lime juice. Using a muddler or the handle of a long wooden spoon, crush the mint. Add the rum and fill the cocktail shaker about two-thirds full with ice cubes. Cover and shake vigorously for 5-10 seconds. Strain through a strainer or fine-mesh sieve into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with the sparkling wine. Garnish with the reserved mint leaf and a wedge of lime. Serve at once.

From Domaine Chandon Cookbook by Jeff Morgan. Text copyright © 2010 by Domaine Chandon; photography © 2010 by France Ruffenach. Published by Chronicle Books LLC.
TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesMojitoSparkling WineWineRumMintHerbs & SpicesQuickNo-CookCookbooks

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