The mojito is a classic drink from Cuba. Made with rum, lime, mint, simple syrup, lime juice, and club soda. The recipe is easy to follow, and only requires a muddler and glasses.
4 fresh sprigs of mint
2 quarters of a lime
1 teaspoon of simple syrup
1 ounce fresh lime juice
ice cubes
club soda to fill
In a rocks glass, pour simple syrup, add mint sprigs, lime quarters and muddle. Then add ice about to the rim of the glass. Pour in the rum and lime, and fill with club soda. Stir to blend and serve.
This is the basic mix. There are so many ways to alter it, it will make your head spin. Change the mint for a different type of mint and the flavor changes very subtly. Trade the light rum for dark or spiced and it changes again. Trade the lime for a different type of fruit and take it to a whole new level. Even the simple syrup, if you make your own, will effect the final drink.
Mojitos made with water melon have a very peppery taste to them. It is quite surprising, but also refreshing. A dark Carmel simple syrup will give you a deep rich taste. The different drinks and combinations you can create are endless.
Its a nice refreshing drink, perfect for the summer heat. Weather your sitting at home or around the pool. By yourself or with friends. Mix them up sit back and relax. Start listening to some Jimmy Buffet or Kenny Chesney, or any other island music. Get the grill going, and enjoy this drink this summer, you will see what I mean.
Again, Cheers
Steve Aniolowski aka Spicy
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