Canonical preparation
Mint-Lime Oleo
An oleo built from lime peels and mint with sugar — the structural backbone of a Free Mojito, carrying the body the rum used to.
Servings
Yield~6 oz
MethodBuilt
Ingredients
- Lime Peels6 each
- Fresh Mint Leaves1 cup
- Sugar1 cup
Directions
Muddle the peels of 6 limes and a handful of mint with 1 cup sugar. Rest 1-2 hours until syrupy, then strain.
Notes
The oleo holds the drink together so the build doesn't collapse to limeade; fresh lime and torn mint then re-brighten it at service.