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.

Ingredients are too varied for a meaningful analysis.