Strawberry Mojito with a Ginger and Mint Syrup

Strawberry, Ginger and Mint Sugar Syrup

• 30 g fresh root ginger peeled, cut in round slices (2 mm)
• 100 g granulated sugar
• 60 g strawberries hulled, quartered
• 120 g water
• 15 g fresh mint leaves

Cocktail

• 80 g rum
• 1 lime juice only (approx. 30 g)
• 400 g ice cubes to serve
• 10 - 12 fresh mint leaves
• 80 g fresh strawberries hulled, quartered (optional)
• 300 - 400 g soda water to serve
  or lemonade to serve
• 1 lime cut in segments, to serve
• fresh strawberries sliced, for garnish (optional)