Chef notes
Add a vacation-like twist to your morning cold brew with this mojito-inspired coffee drink. Keep the recipe as-is for a daily treat, or kick it up with a shot of dark rum during weekend brunch.
Ingredients
- 10 large fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- zest of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
- ice
- 1½ cups cold brew coffee (store-bought or homemade)
- cream (optional)
- 1½ ounces dark rum (optional)
Preparation
Combine mint leaves, lime zest and sugar in the base of a large cocktail shaker and use a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon to mash together.
Fill shaker with ice and add coffee. Close and shake vigorously for 20 seconds or until outside of the shaker is completely frosted. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Serve black or add a splash of cream, if desired. Add dark rum, if you want to make it a cocktail. Garnish with additional fresh mint and serve immediately.
