anybody have a good non-alcoholic substitute for rum? - Tiki Drinks and Food

G gabbahey Member Denver, CO Joined: Jan 10, 2011 Posts: 257	G gabbahey Posted posted on Thu, Feb 23, 2012 9:36 PM Lemon Mint Squash 1 1/2 oz lemon mint syrup* 4 oz club soda Dash Angostura Bitters (I left these out for the wife and it was still great) *Lemon Mint Syrup (1 Pint) Simmer 1 cup sugar, 1 cup lemon juice, the grated rind of 4 lemons, and 50 fresh mint leaves over medium heat. Remove from heat and cover for 15 minutes. Strain into a bottle through a fine mesh sieve. Keeps 2 to 4 days. I just realized I used lemon zest when I made it - not sure if that is what he means by rind. I have also adjusted the recipe at times to make more or less syrup and it was fine. Not as complex as some drinks but I really like it. Also try the navy grog (my favorite too) with mineral water. With bitters, it is a pretty good NA drink. gabbahey [ Edited by: gabbahey 2012-02-23 21:40 ]

Lemon Mint Squash

1 1/2 oz lemon mint syrup*
4 oz club soda
Dash Angostura Bitters (I left these out for the wife and it was still great)

*Lemon Mint Syrup (1 Pint)
Simmer 1 cup sugar, 1 cup lemon juice, the grated rind of 4 lemons, and 50 fresh mint leaves over medium heat. Remove from heat and cover for 15 minutes. Strain into a bottle through a fine mesh sieve. Keeps 2 to 4 days.

I just realized I used lemon zest when I made it - not sure if that is what he means by rind. I have also adjusted the recipe at times to make more or less syrup and it was fine.

Not as complex as some drinks but I really like it.

Also try the navy grog (my favorite too) with mineral water. With bitters, it is a pretty good NA drink.

gabbahey

[ Edited by: gabbahey 2012-02-23 21:40 ]

Post #626224 by gabbahey on Thu, Feb 23, 2012 9:36 PM