Last August, I discovered mint juleps and wow – did that change my world. Cold, refreshing, and packed with lively mint flavor, mint juleps aren’t just for horse races. So what makes a good one? In my mind, the key to an out-of-this-world mint julep is to infuse the simple syrup with mint. It gives the drink an extra boost in flavor that makes it taste like summer.
I kept this mint trick in mind when a client asked me for a recipe for strawberry mojitos. I had never had a strawberry mojito before and I have to admit I was a little skeptical. When I find something I like I tend not to mess with it and I love the classic mojito. But, with that being said, I figured there was no harm in branching out and decided to test some recipes (oh, poor me!).
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