Easy Mojito
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Easy Mojito
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If you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful cocktail to enjoy on a warm summer day, look no further than the mojito. This classic Cuban cocktail is the perfect combination of tart lime, sweet sugar, and cool mint, all mixed with rum and soda water to create a refreshing and delicious drink perfect for sipping on a sunny afternoon.The mojito's origins are a bit murky, but it is believed to have been invented in Havana, Cuba, in the early 20th century. The original recipe called for the use of tafia, a low-quality rum, but today's version is typically made with a good-quality white rum, such as Bacardi.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice , from about 2 limes
- 4 teaspoons simple syrup or granulated sugar (recipe for the simple syrup follows)
- 12 fresh mint leaves , divided, plus more for garnish
- ¼ cup white rum , such as Bacardi Superior
- ⅛ cup to ¼ cup club soda , to taste
- 1 cup crushed ice
- Lime wedges , for serving
Instructions
- Stir together the sugar and 1 cup of water in a medium pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir to make sure all the sugar is dissolved. Simmer for 1 minute, and then remove from the heat. Cool completely.
How to make the Mojito
- Place the lime, simple syrup, and mint in a cocktail shaker and muddle well to release the flavors. Fill the shaker with ice and add the light rum. Shake well and serve in a highball glass. Top off the glass with a splash of club soda and garnish with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint.
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Notes
- How to Store
- How to Store
- Pour The mojito mixture into an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator. When you're ready to enjoy the drink again, stir the mixture and pour it over fresh ice before adding the soda water. Note that the longer the mojito mixture sits in the refrigerator, the more the mint leaves will release their flavor and aroma.
- Pour The mojito mixture into an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator. When you're ready to enjoy the drink again, stir the mixture and pour it over fresh ice before adding the soda water. Note that the longer the mojito mixture sits in the refrigerator, the more the mint leaves will release their flavor and aroma.
- So if you're planning to store it for more than a few hours, consider removing the mint leaves from the mixture before refrigerating it to avoid the drink becoming too minty. It's important to note that once you add the soda water, the drink will start to lose its fizz over time. For this reason, it's best to only add the soda water before serving.
- So if you're planning to store it for more than a few hours, consider removing the mint leaves from the mixture before refrigerating it to avoid the drink becoming too minty. It's important to note that once you add the soda water, the drink will start to lose its fizz over time. For this reason, it's best to only add the soda water before serving.
- Make-Ahead
- Make-Ahead
- You can make the syrup ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can wash and chop the mint leaves ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. You can squeeze the lime juice ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- You can make the syrup ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can wash and chop the mint leaves ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. You can squeeze the lime juice ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- You can prepare the mixture (lime juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves) and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to serve, add the rum, soda water, and ice to the mixture and stir well. You can prepare a large batch of crushed ice and store it in the freezer in an airtight container or plastic bag. By preparing some of the elements, you can save time and effort when it's time to serve the drinks and still enjoy a fresh and delicious mojito.
- You can prepare the mixture (lime juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves) and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to serve, add the rum, soda water, and ice to the mixture and stir well. You can prepare a large batch of crushed ice and store it in the freezer in an airtight container or plastic bag. By preparing some of the elements, you can save time and effort when it's time to serve the drinks and still enjoy a fresh and delicious mojito.
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