Wagyu Rum Smash

Wagyu Rum Smash (Summer Edition)

Think: Mojito meets Old Fashioned meets backyard BBQ.

🧊 Ingredients (per drink):

• 2 oz wagyu-infused rum

• 0.75 oz fresh lime juice

• 0.5 oz honey syrup or simple syrup ** (See below how to make)

• 4–5 fresh mint leaves

• Optional: 1 thin cucumber slice or 1 small basil leaf for extra freshness

• Crushed ice (or just regular)

• Top with soda water (great for a longer drink)

• Garnish: mint sprig + lime wheel

🔧 How to Make It:

1. In a shaker or mixing glass, lightly muddle the mint (and cucumber/basil if using) with syrup and lime juice.

2. Add wagyu rum and shake with ice.

3. Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.

4. Top with soda water for a longer drink.

5. Garnish with a mint sprig, lime wheel, or even a small grilled fruit skewer.

☀️ Why It Works:

• Mint + lime gives it mojito-like freshness.

• Wagyu rum adds a deep, unexpected twist.

• Crushed ice keeps it light and sippable.

• Can be easily batched for BBQs or garden parties.

Bonus: Batch Recipe for 6 Servings

• 12 oz wagyu rum

• 4 oz lime juice

• 3 oz honey syrup

• ~30 mint leaves

• Combine everything in a pitcher and let it chill.

• Pour over ice and top with soda at serving time.
  
  

• ** Simple Syrup

• Equal amounts of water and sugar / honey

  Method

• Add the sugar/ honey and water to a small saucepan over medium heat.

• Stir until sugar is dissolved.

• Let cool, then pour into a glass jar and seal tightly with a lid.

• Simple syrup will keep, refrigerated, for about one month.

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