MAE-JITO
No ALCOHOL
Celebrate and dance it (whatever your ‘it’ is!) away with our zingy and zesty ginger mae-jito, created to show our support for Mae Muller in the 2023 contest.
Fresh root ginger, muddled mint leaves and luscious lime is mixed with ginger ale in this refreshing long sipper. And with no alcohol, your head won’t feel like a trashed Benz in the morning, winner!
ingredients
- 1 small piece root ginger
- 10 mint leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon soft brown sugar
- a squeeze of fresh lime
- 1 measure lime cordial
- top with ginger ale
TO SERVE
- Collins glass
- Mint sprig
- Lime wedge
PITCHER THIS
Make this into a pitcher so your guests can serve themselves while you watch the show! Depending on the size of your jug (steady) either use three or four times the ingredients above.
METHOD
1.
Chop or slice a small piece of root ginger – we used about 1cm but have a play about and see how strong you like it!
2.
Add the ginger to your cocktail shaker with the mint leaves and brown sugar, and gently muddle the ingredients
3.
Pour in the lime cordial and a squeeze of lime juice
4.
SHAKE!
5.
Strain into an ice-filled glass, and top with ginger ale
6.
Garnish, and serve