Dandelion Mojito
 
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 bunch dandelion greens (~3/4 cup thinly sliced greens)
  • ¼-1/3 cup agave, more or less depending on taste
  • ½ cup water
  • 4 limes, plus more for garnish
  • 1 liter, seltzer water
  • white rum, optional
Instructions
  1. Optional step if you want to reduce the bitterness of the greens: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the dandelion greens and let boil for 30-45 seconds. Use tongs to remove the greens from the water. Submerge the greens into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Dry greens as best you can.
  2. Remove the stems and roughly chop the greens.
  3. Combine agave and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Once simmering, remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. (Note: if you like sweeter drinks you can add more agave to the water, but don't go more than ½ cup)
  4. Blend the dandelion greens and agave syrup using an immersion blender, blender, or food processor (Note: I used an immersion blender because the amount of stuff was too little for my blender to get it)
  5. Pour the puree into a fine mesh sieve set over a bowl. Use the back of a spoon to press out the liquid. Dispose of the solids that don't go through the sieve. Some solids will get through, but they're tiny and it's ok.
  6. Juice the 4 limes into a pitcher. Through the lime rinds in after the juice. This will add more flavor.
  7. Pour the dandelion puree and seltzer over the limes. Taste. Adjust with added lime juice or agave if you want it more tart or more sweet.
  8. Add rum directly to the pitcher if you'd like. I prefer to keep it separate so it can be added to the tastes of you and your guests. I went with about ½-3/4 of a shot glass per 8 oz glass.
  9. Serve over ice and with a lime wedge for garnish.
Recipe by Cooking is Messy at https://www.cookingismessy.com/2017/06/05/dandelion-mojito/