Mojitos are generally a cocktail that I enjoy on occasion particularly while in warm, tropical weather. There’s just something about a mojito that reminds me of warm, vacation-like weather.  You know the rules of mojito ordering, right?  Never order it at a busy bar – the bartender will despise you.  Imagine a bar full of people who have had long work days and are eager to order a gin and tonic or a glass of red wine but the bartender is too busy muddling mint to get to your order.  Ahhhh. 

Now imagine a bar full of angry people.

I never make mojitos at home either.  There’s no particular reason – I just don’t.  Until recently.  I decided to try my hand at a hibiscus mojito…fancy.  Well, it’s not really that fancy because of this little invention called hibiscus syrup.  It’s amazing and there are actual flowers in it.  You can probably find it at any specialty market.

You can pretty much follow any classic mojito recipe, which is code for I don’t *really* have a legit recipe to follow.

Muddle a little lime until the juices and oils start to release.  

Add ice.

Add rum, hibiscus syrup and mint.  

Stir to combine.

Top with club soda and add additional mint for garnish.

Enjoy and happy Friday!