Mojito Marinade
Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Dan Becker
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a medium bowl, combine mint leaves, sugar, and shallot. Pound with a wooden spoon to crush coarsely.
Step 2
2
Whisk in rum, lime juice, oil, lime zest, and salt. Whisk until salt dissolves.
Ingredients
20 chopped fresh mint leaves
1/3 cup sugar
1 thinly sliced shallot
1/3 cup light rum
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Directions
Step 1
1
In a medium bowl, combine mint leaves, sugar, and shallot. Pound with a wooden spoon to crush coarsely.
Step 2
2
Whisk in rum, lime juice, oil, lime zest, and salt. Whisk until salt dissolves.