In the summer i love sitting out on my patio, curled back with a good book, and a refreshing Mojito...I actually grow my own mint leaves using container gardening, mint grows like crazy.. I have found lots of uses for mint, including mint in tea's as well as some fabulous recipes. At my local Starbucks I found these beautiful white and green ice cubes. These ice cubes make beautiful cocktail drinks...
you'll need:
10 mint leaves
1 lime
2 tablespoons Agave nectar or sugar
2 oz white rum
8 oz club soda
You will also need a muddler, I found the one below at Bath Bed and Beyond for about $7.00.
Muddlers are kinda hard to find and the price can range from $4-$35. This one below I have seen as high as $35. So my advice is to shop around. and get one cause this little kitchen aid works well. I also used Agave instead of sugar, I think this makes the drink taste much better.
Start with about 10 mint leaves, mash them with the muddler just to release the mints juices.
Add 2 slices of thinly cut lime.
Add about a tablespoon or 2 of light Agave nectar, or sugar.
Muddle this a bit more, to juice the lime.
Add 4 more thin slices of lime.
One more tablespoon Agave or sugar.
Using your muddler again, to really juice the limes.
Add a shot of white rum, about 2 oz and pour over ice cubes.
Next fill the glass up with soda water
Garnish with the remaining lime wedge.
ah! now you have the prefect mojito.
Cheers!
Original recipe makes 1 cocktail
besides tequila this is my favorite beverage!
ReplyDeleteThat must be a great post because it is only 6:30 in the morning and I am thinking about happy hour!
ReplyDeleteI had heard of a muddler but not seen one before. Can you make this without the rum? Too early for alcohol.
ReplyDeleteYummy!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the share. This is probably one of the most popular drinks. (I worked in a sports bar for fun for about 6 month's ;) )
ReplyDeleteUUhhhh....is it time yet for a drink?!
ReplyDeleteSince I don't drink, I can't relate to the flavor, but gee, the pictures are enticing! Ah, the suggestion of the power of a picture!
ReplyDeleteI love the step by step pictorial instructions
ReplyDeletePlease Mojito me, I love it :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!! Thanks for sharing.
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