Blanco Mojito
The Mojito goes Mexican! A mouthwatering mixture of Don Julio Blanco Tequila, fresh Lime and Muddled Mint over ice with a splash of Club Soda - get ready to salsa!
Serves:
Ingredients
1.75oz Don Julio Blanco Tequila
0.5oz Simple Syrup
1 Lime (small cubes)
8 Mint Leaves
0.75oz Club Soda
1 Mint Sprig (Garnish)
Equipment
1 Highball Glass
1 Ice Scoop
1 Jigger
1 Muddler
1 Bar Spoon
1 Tongs
method
Place Lime Cubes, Mint and Sugar Syrup in the Highball glass.
Muddle together.
Add the Don Julio Blanco, then fill three-quarters of the way with crushed ice and churn together.
Top up with Club Soda and add ice, if necessary.
Garnish with a Mint Sprig.
Alcohol content
Alcohol content: 15g per serve
Interesting Facts
The Mojito is arguably the most popular of Cuban cocktails with countless bartenders creating their own twists on this classic recipe.
History of the Drink
Some date this cocktail back to the 1500's and that Sir Francis Drake had something to so with it. It's hard to prove or disprove this, but what we do know is that it has been a global favorite for decades.
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