Pomegranate Mojito with Vanilla Sugar (Emeril Lagasse) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup pomegranate juice |
2 ounces white rum |
1 tablespoon vanilla sugar, or to taste, recipe follows |
4 ounces club soda |
cracked ice |
6 sprigs fresh mint |
1 vanilla beans, split in 1/2 lengthwise and crosswise |
4 cups granulated sugar |
Directions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients except the mint and shake well. Mull the mint in the bottom of a cocktail glass. Strain the pomegranate mixture into the glass with the mulled mint, and serve.
2. Vanilla Sugar:
3. In a large container with an airtight closure, place 1/2 of the sugar. Add the bean quarters and cover with the remaining 2 cups of sugar. Close tightly. Place in a cool, dark place. Twice a day shake the container to distribute the vanilla essence. Continue the process for at least 1 week and up to 3 weeks. Replace the sugar as it is used.
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