Super refreshing summer drink favorite! Like my other favorite maple cocktails, this isn’t dominated by maple flavor, it just adds very subtle warmth and body. Try it in any Mojito recipe in place of simple syrup. I’m intentionally not including quantities or ratios for the rum/seltzer…these are matters of personal preference and differ by situation. Just be responsible!

Ingredients (per drink):

10 fresh mint leaves

1 tsp maple syrup

1/2 lime

Rum - your choice, we like Mount Gay

Topo Chico or Citrus Seltzer

I like mason jars for everything, but use the glass of your choice.

Add maple syrup and then juice lime into cocktail shaker. Muddle lime peel and mint together then add. Add ice, then pour rum over ice. Shake well and pour into glass of your choice. I prefer all of the mint and lime peel in my glass, but I guess you could strain it some. Top off with seltzer or Topo Chico….enjoy!