Balsamic Mojito Cocktail

The mojito is already one of the great summer cocktails. This version makes it better with one addition: a tablespoon of Lemongrass Mint White Balsamic stirred into the shaker. It deepens the mint, adds a bright floral note, and brings a natural sweetness that means you can go lighter on the simple syrup if you like. Crisp, cool, and completely refreshing — this is the drink for Happy Hour, a backyard cookout, or any Friday afternoon that deserves to feel a little elevated.

Recipe: Balsamic Mojito
Makes 1 cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2½ oz white rum

• 1 oz fresh lime juice

• 1 oz simple syrup

• 1 tbsp Lemongrass Mint White Balsamic

• 8 fresh mint leaves

• Club soda or sparkling water

• Ice

• Mint sprig for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add rum, lime juice, simple syrup, balsamic, and mint leaves to a cocktail shaker.

2. Muddle the mint firmly — you want the leaves bruised and fragrant, not shredded.

3. Add ice and shake well. Strain into a tall Collins or Highball glass filled with fresh ice.

4. Top with club soda, garnish with a mint sprig, and serve immediately.

Make It a Mocktail: Skip the rum and double the sparkling water. The balsamic and mint do enough flavor work on their own to make this completely satisfying without alcohol.

Also Try: Swap the Lemongrass Mint Balsamic for Strawberry Balsamic or Peach Balsamic for a fruitier variation that's equally beautiful in a glass.