Strawberry Ginger Mojito

Well its been hot enough for summer lately here in Atlanta.  Temps have been way up in the 80's and the kids have played outside non-stop.  We even opened our pool the last day of February.  And I have not been able to resist making a few summer cocktails.   It's been great watching the kids play while we grill up something tasty for dinner.  I usually tend to prefer vodka based cocktails, but we were all out the other night.  So I opted to go for a mojito.

Instead of making a simple syrup, I used some agave nectar I had.  And I decided to muddle in some strawberries at the last second, too.  They were just a little past the turn and I knew no one in my house was going to want to eat them. So why not drink them, right? Also, I didn't have any seltzer so I used ginger ale.  Which was delicious, mostly because I love ginger ale and am not a fan of seltzer.

I'll keep this drink at the ready this summer.  I'm certain it'll be a crowd pleaser.

Strawberry Ginger Mojito
adapted from White On Rice Couple

1.5 oz agave nectar
3 fresh strawberries, diced
4 mint sprigs
1 lime, juiced
2 oz light rum
ginger ale

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the nectar, strawberries and mint leaves with a spoon or muddler.  Crush the berries and mint well.

Add the lime juice and rum.  Put the top on the shaker and shake well.   Pour into a glass filled with ice cubes and top off with ginger ale.
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