Passion Fruit Mojito

The Mojito has a long history, perhaps up to 400 years. Some claim it was invented when Francis Drake landed his Vitamin C-starved sailors in Havana, who mixed a remedy combining “Aguardiente”, or “fire water”, a crude form of rum, limes, sugar, and “Hierbabuena”, Spanish for “good herb”, which refers to a number of aromatic plants, most of which belong to the mint family. Diplomático Planas and Reserva Exclusiva Rums both work well in this drink. These rums have a fresh, smooth and complex taste, with a faint hint of sweetness and tropical coconut. The nutty, spicy, finish and long, but subtle flavor of the Reserva makes an excellent topper.

Mix and float a layer of this dark aged rum on your cocktail and you may never have to worry about scurvy again.

Ingredients:
8 fresh Mint Leaves, more for garnish
1 1/2 ounces Passion Fruit Puree
3/4 ounces Fresh Lime Juice
1 1/2 ounces Diplomatico Planas Rum
2 ounces Club Soda
1 1/2 ounces Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum

Preparation:
Combine 8 mint leaves, lime juice, fruit puree and Diplomatico Planas Rum in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and top with club soda. Strain into a chilled highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with a sprig of reserved fresh mint and float with Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum.

Cheers,
Sue McNamara CS, CSW
Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers
Certified Specialist of Wine, Society of Wine Educators

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