Mojito

[lindag]

My newest cocktail obsession is the Mojito.

Simple and light yet tasty.  I like that it takes just a few ordinary ingredients.

Cocktail hour, here I come.

[Okanagancook]

Great spring cocktail with fresh out of the earth mint!

[blue_dolphin]

Here's a link to an older topic for anyone else interested in what other eG members have had to say about The Mojito

I got a big bunch of mint at the farmers market and Lent is over so I can dip my toe into cocktails again.  Guess I'll be hunting down some rum and a recipe!

[lindag]

Here's the recipe I've been using:

Mint Mojito


Serves 1

Cool off with this easy mojito recipe! Made with rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and fresh mint, this refreshing cocktail is perfect for summer.

Ingredients
5 mint leaves, more for garnish
2 ounces white rum
1 ounce fresh lime juice
½ ounce simple syrup
Ice
Club soda or sparkling water
Lime slices, for garnish

Instructions
Lightly muddle the mint in the bottom of a cocktail shaker until aromatic. Add the rum, lime juice, simple syrup, a handful of ice and shake.
Strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with a splash of club soda and garnish with lime slices and more mint.

 

And here's another:

The Real Mojito

This is an authentic recipe for mojito. I sized the recipe for one serving, but you can adjust it accordingly and make a pitcher full. It's a very refreshing drink for hot summer days. Be careful when drinking it, however. If you make a pitcher you might be tempted to drink the whole thing yourself, and you just might find yourself talking Spanish in no time!

 

  Yield:1 cocktail

10 fresh mint leaves
½ medium lime, cut into 3 wedges, divided
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
1 cup ice cubes, or as needed
1 ½ fluid ounces white rum
½ cup club soda, or as needed

Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler and crush to release mint oils and lime juice.

 Step 2
Add remaining lime wedges and 2 tablespoons sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture.

 Step 3
Fill the glass almost to the top with ice. Pour in rum and fill the glass with club soda.

 Step 4
Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired.

Edited April 20, 2022 by lindag (log)