Holiday Cheer:
Meyer Lemon Honey Mojito
The holidays are coming, and people are looking for recipes for new, easy drinks for cocktails and parties. This Meyer Lemon Honey Mojito is made with our newest entry in our Wild Side Infused Honeys, Meyer Lemon. This drink is palate cleansing, light, and refreshing.
Are Meyer Lemons Healthy?
Here are some health benefits for eating Meyer Lemons, taken from an article by the Organic Authority:
As a hybrid of a lemon and a mandarin, Meyers maintain many of the health-giving qualities of their citrus parents, blending the best of both worlds. Of course, they are an excellent source of vitamin C, which keeps our immunity in check. But they are also full of antioxidants that are believed to have a ton of health benefits which include protection against heart disease, cancer and the aging process in general. Add to it, Meyer lemons (and lemons in general) keep you cool, calm and collected while purifying your stomach.
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The Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 of the rind of a Meyer lemon, cut into strips
- 4 oz fresh squeezed Meyer lemon juice
- 1/4 C of mint leaves
- 2 Tbsp simple syrup (Meyer Lemon Honey and hot water)
- 4 oz of citrus rum
- Club soda
- Ice
Instructions
- Make Simple Syrup: Add equal parts Meyer Lemon Honey and hot water (as hot as the tap will go is fine) to a small bowl, mix together with a whisk or fork.
- Place 1/4 of the Meyer lemon rind, 1/2 of the Meyer lemon juice, simple syrup and mint leaves into a tall glass or cocktail shaker. Using a muddler, muddle the mint leaves and Meyer lemon rinds.
- Add more simple syrup to taste if needed.
- Transfer to glass along with the rest of the Meyer lemon juice.
- Add club soda and rum along with ice. Give one quick stir with a spoon or drink stirrer and serve immediately.
Notes
For a mocktail, omit the rum!
