Here s a classic mojito recipe, perfectly balanced with lime, rum and fresh mint! This iconic Cuban cocktail is refreshing and just sweet enough.
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s there any cocktail more refreshing than a mojito? Of all the
classic cocktails
, this iconic Cuban drink is one of the greats. Here s a mojito recipe that s spot on perfection: not too sweet, bubbly, and minty fresh. Like the margarita
, the true version has less sugar and more nuance than what it s become in bars and pre-made mixes. It s perfect for sipping on the patio, and just as good in the dead of winter when you re dreaming of the beach. Here s exactly how to make a simple mojito!
Want to make a batch for a crowd?
Try the Mojito pitcher
instead!
The mojito is a
sour cocktail
that originates from Havana, Cuba. The origins of the Mojito are cloudy: some say it was invented in the 1500s, others in the 1800 s with the birth of the Bacardi rum company. In any case, its place as an iconic
Cuban cocktail
was solidified by the 1930 s when Ernest Hemingway helped to popularize the drink.
It makes the list of International Bartender Association s
IBA official cocktails
. This means that it has an “exact” definition, though of course it is interpreted differently by bartenders all over the world! Here s what s in a classic mojito recipe
。
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To make it, you ll simply muddle mint, add the lime juice, rum, and simple syrup
, and shake it in a cocktail shaker. Then top off the glass with club soda before serving. Wondering how to muddle? Keep reading.
Here s how to muddle mint
…the right way:
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Place the mint leaves in the bottom of a
cocktail shaker
. If you don t have one, you can use a large metal cup or bowl.
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Using a wooden
cocktail muddler
or unfinished wooden spoon,
gently
mash the mint a few times to release the juices. Do not mash the mint with a lot of force! The key to muddling is a light touch.
