4 Lime (Peel from 4 large limes (green part only; removed with vegetable peeler in 2-inch-long strips))
1 c Lime juice
8 sli Ginger (1/4-inch-thick slices peeled fresh ginger)
1⁄4 c Sugar
30 lf Mint (large, fresh)
10 spg Mint (For garnish)
1 c Cachaça
3 c Ice cubes (Plus additional ice for serving)
5 c Ginger beer (Can substitute ginger ale, but not preferred)
Instructions
Combine lime peel, lime juice, ginger, sugar, and 30 mint leaves in mortar or medium bowl. Using pestle, muddler, or handle of wooden spoon, crush lime peel, ginger, and mint leaves together. Transfer mixture to large pitcher. Stir in rum. DO AHEAD. Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Add 3 cups ice cubes to lime mixture in pitcher and stir to blend. Stir in ginger beer. Fill 10 cocktail glasses with ice cubes. Strain or pour cocktail mixture into prepared glasses. Garnish each drink with mint sprig.
Cocktail summary
Created by
Bruce Aidells
Is of
unknown authenticity
Cachaça, Ginger beer, Ice cubes, Lime juice, Sugar, Lime, Mint, Ginger
PT5M
PT0M
Cocktail
Cocktail
10
craft, alcoholic
5
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