Drinks Cocktails Rum Cocktails Coconut Mojito 5.0 (1) 1 Review Homemade coconut-mint syrup lends cool, quenching freshness to this lime-kissed, delightfully effervescent mojito. Blanching and shocking the mint leaves before infusing them into the syrup preserves their bright color. Use leftover syrup for a whole batch of cocktails and mocktails, stir some into freshly squeeze lemonade, or drizzle it over sliced fresh fruit for a refreshing summer treat. Ten to One distillery CEO/founder Marc Farrell, who shared this recipe, likes to use it as a vehicle for Ten To One's White Rum, a blend of Jamaican pot-still rum and Dominican column-still rum with zesty flavor, and notes of jasmine and honeysuckle. By Marc Farrell Marc Farrell Marc Farrell is the founder and CEO of the award-winning Caribbean rum brand Ten to One Rum. A former vice president at Starbucks, Farrell launched the top-shelf brand in 2019 to reframe the narrative of rum through the lens of his Caribbean heritage. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 20, 2023 Tested by Food & Wine Test Kitchen Tested by Food & Wine Test Kitchen Recipes published by Food & Wine are rigorously tested by the culinary professionals at the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios in order to empower home cooks to enjoy being in the kitchen and preparing meals they will love. Our expert culinary team tests and retests each recipe using equipment and ingredients found in home kitchens to ensure that every recipe is delicious and works for cooks at home every single time. Meet the Food & Wine Test Kitchen Save Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 1 Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients Coconut-Mint Syrup 1 ½ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves (about 1/2 ounce) 1 cup hot water ¾ cup granulated sugar ¾ cup coconut cream Mojito ¼ cup (2 ounces) white rum (such as Ten To One) 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice Ice cubes Club soda Mint sprig Lime wedge Directions Make the coconut-mint syrup Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high. Add mint leaves; boil until vibrant green, about 30 seconds. Immediately transfer to a large bowl filled with ice water. Let mint leaves stand in ice bath until completely chilled, about 2 minutes. Remove mint leaves from ice bath, and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels; gently pat leaves dry. Stir together 1 cup hot water, sugar, coconut cream, and blanched mint leaves in a medium bowl until mixture is combined and sugar is dissolved. Let mixture stand until completely cool, about 5 minutes. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer, and discard solids. Store syrup in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week. Make the mojito Combine rum, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon coconut-mint syrup in a Collins glass filled completely with ice. Top with club soda. Gently stir, and garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wedge. Make Ahead Coconut-mint syrup may be kept covered and chilled up to 1 week. Originally appeared: June 2021 Rate It Print