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    Home » Recipes » Drinks » Tax Relief Cocktail – Lavender Mint Mojito

    Tax Relief Cocktail – Lavender Mint Mojito

    Last Updated November 9, 2022. Originally Posted April 13, 2015 By Maggie Unzueta

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    A refreshing and soothing cocktail to end a busy tax season on a great note. No matter how taxed your are.
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    Lavender Mint Mojito

    No matter how many of us dread this time of year, the truth is: we gotta do our taxes.

    I’m not a very organized person, but I git ‘er dun… if you know what I mean. The rustling of receipts, itemizing expenses, and the gathering of any and all tax forms can be quite the stressor.

    Which is why I came up with what I am calling my Tax Relief Cocktail! A Xanax for those taxed with taxes! 😉

    This crafty concoction blends two of my favorite things in the world… relaxation and mojitos! It’s like being on vacation on a warm Mexican beach. This cocktail is the perfect way to unwind after writing Uncle Sam yet another check this year.

    Lavender and mint

    I am employing a very old school approach to infuse floral notes to my rum the way craft cocktail bartenders develop floral bitters for some of the best cocktails in San Diego.

    First, start by adding your dry lavender buds to your rum. Allow them to steep for at least 30 minutes. (The longer the better, but lets face it… sometimes you just want to have that drink). The alcohol in the rum will extract the lavender oils, and it will take on the nuances of these delicate flowers providing you with that much needed sense of relief.

    pouring lavender

    Secondly, muddle your sugar and mint at the bottom of your glass or shaker. Add your shot of rum and muddle, muddle, muddle some more to release the oils from the lavender. Strain if you so choose, or top off with Tonic Water or Club Soda of your choice.

    Sugar and Mint

    You will be surprised how smooth and relaxing this cocktail is. Taxes? What taxes? At least not til next year… sigh.

    Salud! (Cheers!) – Maggie

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    Tax Relief Cocktail - Lavender Mint Mojito

    A refreshing and soothing cocktail to end a busy tax season on a great note. No matter how taxed your are.
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    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: Latino
    Prep Time: 45 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 47 minutes
    Servings: 1 Drinks
    Calories: 119kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 1 oz. Rum of Choice
    • 1 tsp Dry Lavender Flowers
    • 6 Mint Leaves
    • 1 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
    • 7 oz. Club Soda/ Tonic Water
    • 4-6 Ice Cubes

    Instructions

    • Pour Lavender Buds into Rum of Choice.
    • Allow to steep for a minimum of 30 minutes.
    • At bottom of glass or shaker, muddle sugar and 4 mint leaves.
    • Add stepped rum and muddle a bit more.
    • Add Club Soda and Ice. Stir.
    • Strain if preferred.
    • Garnish with Remaining Mint Leaves.

    Notes

    The alcohol in the rum will extract the lavender oils, and it will take on the nuances of these delicate flowers providing you with that much needed sense of relief.
    Strain if you so choose, or top off with Tonic Water or Club Soda of your choice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Lavender Mint Mojito

     

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    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Joann Woolley

      June 1, 2015 at 12:09 am

      I want to give this a try…. I would not have thought to put lavender in a drink but can see it would add that special something! Mmmm I think I smell lavender right now!

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