In my opinion, one of the best things to come out of Cuba (and not on a floating door) is the mojito. Created in the 16th century to honor Sir Francis Drake and originally called "El Draque" (I kid you not!), the mojito is a simple concoction of mint leaves, sugar, white rum, lime juice and soda water.
It's amazing how many interpretations of the classic mojito are out there with bartenders trying to outdo one another in the eternal quest to be ever more trendy and make their bar "hip, now, and wow." You go into a bar and ask for a mojito and depending on where you are, the bartender will either give you some premade syrup from a bottle splashed with a hint of rum (aka the restaurant's "signature blend" sold at most liquor stores to the average college kid who fancies themselves a dorm room bartender), or you'll get this insane drink that tastes like rancid mint leaves splashed with rum they made in the bathtub.
You can create a deliciously light and incredibly refreshing mojito right from the comfort of your kitchen to enjoy on a sunny Saturday afternoon out on your patio. All you need are a few simple ingredients, and you have yourself the perfect lazy-day cocktail!
The Mojito
3 parts light rum
1 part lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
3 or 4 sprigs of mint, stems and leaves
soda (seltzer) water
It's amazing how many interpretations of the classic mojito are out there with bartenders trying to outdo one another in the eternal quest to be ever more trendy and make their bar "hip, now, and wow." You go into a bar and ask for a mojito and depending on where you are, the bartender will either give you some premade syrup from a bottle splashed with a hint of rum (aka the restaurant's "signature blend" sold at most liquor stores to the average college kid who fancies themselves a dorm room bartender), or you'll get this insane drink that tastes like rancid mint leaves splashed with rum they made in the bathtub.You can create a deliciously light and incredibly refreshing mojito right from the comfort of your kitchen to enjoy on a sunny Saturday afternoon out on your patio. All you need are a few simple ingredients, and you have yourself the perfect lazy-day cocktail!
The Mojito
3 parts light rum
1 part lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
3 or 4 sprigs of mint, stems and leaves
soda (seltzer) water
ice cubes
In a shaker, add (in this order) the sugar, the mint sprigs, and a splash of soda water. With a muddler, muddle the ingredients until you can smell a strong mint fragrance. Add the lime juice, rum, and ice cubes. Close the shaker and shake for about 30 seconds to ensure the sugar has melted. Strain into a chilled highball or a collins glass filled halfway with ice. Top with soda water and garnish with a sprig of mint.
In a shaker, add (in this order) the sugar, the mint sprigs, and a splash of soda water. With a muddler, muddle the ingredients until you can smell a strong mint fragrance. Add the lime juice, rum, and ice cubes. Close the shaker and shake for about 30 seconds to ensure the sugar has melted. Strain into a chilled highball or a collins glass filled halfway with ice. Top with soda water and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Enjoy!
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