Verbena Mojito (or Caipiruska)

The Washington Post, August 24, 2005

Cuisine: French
Course: Beverage

Summary:

Gina Chersevani at Post Moderne Brasserie calls this a French twist on a Cuban classic.

1 serving

Ingredients:

10 to 12 verbena leaves
3 lemon slices
1 ounce Simple Syrup (see recipe)
1 1/2 ounces citrus rum or citrus vodka
Splash club soda

Directions:

Muddle verbena leaves, lemon slices and the 1 ounce of simple syrup in shaker. Add citrus rum or citrus vodka and ice and shake vigorously. Pour into tumbler and top with club soda.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from Post Moderne Brasserie in the Penn Quarter.

Tested by Diane Weeks for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Ingredients are too varied for a meaningful analysis.

*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat:	Less than	65g
Saturated Fat:	Less than	20g
Cholesterol:	Less than	300mg
Sodium:	Less than	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates:		300g
Dietary Fiber:		25g

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