Mojito with honey syrup in place of sugar.
Why you are pouring this tonight
The Honey Mojito is a Mojito with honey replacing the simple syrup. The honey rounds the mint differently to sugar, giving the drink a softer, more autumnal feel even on a hot afternoon. Mint, lime, white rum, honey syrup, soda, crushed ice, slap-mint sprig. The drink for a Sunday afternoon when the original Mojito feels like it is trying too hard.
The honey is sweeter than simple syrup so reduce the amount slightly if the drink feels heavy. Use a 3:1 honey-to-hot-water syrup made ahead. Don’t overmuddle the mint, bruise it. Bruising releases the oil; crushing releases the chlorophyll, which is bitter. Use Plantation 3 Stars or Havana Club 3 for the rum. Pair with Cuban-style pork, fried plantains, mango salsa, anything that came off a wood-fire at a Sunday lunch.
What to pour it alongside
Cuban pork, fried plantains, mango salsa.
Notes
The honey is sweeter than simple syrup so reduce the amount slightly if you find the drink too rich.
The recipe
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