Mojito
Mojito is a refreshing cocktail made with Rum, lime juice, sugar, mint leaves, and sparkling water.
Serves:
Ingredients
1.75oz Captain Morgan White Rum
0.75oz Lime Juice
0.5oz Sugar Syrup
0.75 Soda Water
0.5 Lime chopped into chunks
12 Mint Leaves
1 Mint Sprig and 1 Lime Wedge (Garnish)
Equipment
1 Highball Glass
1 Muddler
1 Bar Spoon
1 Tongs
method
In a Highball glass, add Lime chunks and Sugar syrup.
Muddle together to extract the juice and opals from the lime.
Fill the glass three-quarters of the way with crushed ice and add the Rum.
Use the bar spoon to churn everything together, moving the Lime chunks around the drink.
Add a cap of crushed ice, and a splash of Soda Water.
Alcohol content:
14.8 g 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 do 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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