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4/30/2020

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Oozlefinch Beer Mojito: The perfect backyard drink!

 
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I've been known to experiment with different cocktails. I enjoy assembling a crisp mojito, a cucumber spritzer, or even the classic gin and tonic with a squeeze of lime. So refreshing! I love to grab these creations, sit outside with my wife, enjoy our water feature, and let the kids play. It makes me wish spring and summer would last all year!
​Through my constant search for new concoctions, I stumbled across a new recipe. A Berliner Weisse Mojito. I know - now you think I am crazy. You're saying; "Beer and a mojito?!" You have to trust me on this one. It is beyond fantastic!  Plus, I did not use just any beer - I used Das Yummy, a Berliner Weisse style ale excellently crafted by my friends over at Oozlefinch.
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​If you've ever had a Berliner Weisse style ale, you know exactly why this would work with the ingredients of a classic mojito. The tartness pairs perfectly with the bright, simple notes of the mint and the subtle but sweet backdrop of white rum. Das Yummy is already a nice, tart Barliner, and the fresh squeeze of lime adds a new, crisp zest to the ale, softening the pucker factor just enough to draw the tart notes all the way through the drink. It finishes with a touch of sweet smoothness from the rum and simple syrup eliminating any bitterness Das Yummy had.
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​Alright, enough about the what- here's the how:
1.25 oz of white rum
1.5 oz of simple syrup
0.5 oz of fresh lime juice
3.5 oz of Oozlefinch Das Yummy
Dozen mint leaves + a fresh sprig
​Normally I would just craft a mojito in the glass, but today I assembled it in a shaker to make sure the ingredients fully chilled before I layered the Berliner. I also noticed the ratios significantly changed the flavor of the drink. I loved this particular ratio- it seemed perfectly balanced. I recommend playing around though, to see if you like the mojito more forward, or prefer the Berliner to take the charge. 
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​Step 1: Slap your mint or softly muddle it in the shaker to fully wake it up. Pour in the rum, simple syrup, and lime. Give it a shake- not too hard! We don't want to bruise the mint.
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Step 2: Add the shaker ingredients to the glass, then top off with ice while layering in a bit more mint. Top the glass off with the Berliner. Be sure to give it a good turn or two.
Step 3: Grab a lime wheel, give it a good twist. You can can drop it in the glass or leave it to the side. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
Step 4: Get outside and enjoy life! ​
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