Captain Mojito
Surely this needs no introduction!
Serves:
Ingredients
50ml Captain Morgan White Rum
15ml Sugar Syrup
6 Mint Leaves
25ml Soda Water
1 Lime (small cubes)
1 Lime Wedge (Garnish)
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 Captain Morgan White Rum, then fill 0.75 with Crushed Ice and churn together.
Top up with Club Soda and add Ice, if necessary.
Garnish with a Mint Sprig and a Lime Wedge.
Alcohol content
16 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 so with it. It's hard to prove or disprove this, but what we do know is that it has been a global favourite for decades.
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