Mojito
INGREDIENTS
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon superfine sugar
- 6 to 8 fresh mint leaves
- 2 oz light rum
- 3 to 4 oz chilled club soda
- Garnish: fresh mint sprig
INSTRUCTIONS
Here are two different ways to prepare the Mojito. One is the traditional method; the other is a quicker version that takes the "shaken not stirred" route to Havana. Both get you to the same place.
TRADITIONAL METHOD: In the bottom of a highball glass, muddle together the lime juice, sugar, and mint leaves until the sugar is dis- solved. Add the rum. Fill the glass with ice and top with club soda. Garnish with the mint sprig.
SHAKEN METHOD: Shake the lime juice, sugar, mint leaves, and rum vigorously with ice. Without straining, pour the entire contents of the shaker into a highball glass, and top with club soda. Garnish with the mint sprig.
VIDEO HOW-TO
NOTES
Havana's refreshing answer to the Mint Julep has become a new classic in many American hot spots. Yet another of Hemingway's favorite Cuban cocktails, Mojitos are traditionally made by muddling together the mint, lime, and sugar, ideally with a white rum, with some versions adding a splash of club soda.
The Mixologist Blog: Unveiling the Mojito's History and Cultural Significance: https://www.mixologistblog.com/blog/index.php?mojito-magic--a-sip-through-history-and-cultural-influence
