Hey guys, I was scouring YouTube today, in search of some interesting recipes when I found one for a White Mojito invented in France (apparently). What a great way for me to use this Summer's violet syrup that I've made! However, there's likely a whole range of syrups that you could buy which would be far stronger than a single-strength violet syrup made by making an infusion with 1 Cup of packed violet flowers steeped for 48 hours in boiling water and strained:

WHITE MOJITO

* 1/2 oz. sureau syrup [Elderflower Cordial]
* 1/2 oz. violet syrup
* 1/2 oz. lemon juice
* 1 1/2 oz. soda water
* Fresh white rose petals [ultimately about 7-10 petals, including a few for garnish; ensure that they are pesticide free!]
* 2 Table. white crystal sugar [presumably they mean simple white granulated sugar]

Combine the rose petals (reserving a few to garnish), sugar, and lemon juice into a highball glass glass. Then, with a mojito muddler muddle the rose petals in the bottom of the glass (bruising helps to release their essential oils). Add the syrups, and stir. Now add some crushed ice (to fill about 3/4 the glass) and some soda water; stir. Add remaining petals for garnish. Serve.

What a great drink to serve for Handfasting receptions!