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Mojito (; ) is a traditional Cuban highball. A Mojito is traditionally made of five ingredients: white rum, sugar (traditionally sugar cane juice), lime, sparkling water and mint. The original Cuban recipe uses "yerba buena", a much lighter mint variety very popular in the island. Its combination of sweetness, refreshing citrus and mint flavors are intended to complement the potent kick of the rum, and have made this clear highball a popular summer drink. When preparing a Mojito, lime juice is added to sugar (or syrup) and mint leaves. The mixture is then gently mashed with a muddler. The mint leaves should only be bruised to release the essential oils and should not be shredded. Then rum is added and the mixture is briefly stirred to dissolve the sugar and to lift the mint sprigs up from the bottom for better presentation. Finally, the drink is topped with ice cubes and sparkling water. Mint leaves and lime wedges are used to garnish the glass. The mojito is one of the most famous rum-based highballs. There are several versions of the mojito. or
Yield: 1 servings
[edit] Ingredients
juice from one fresh lime |
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1 |
teaspoon simple syrup |
4 |
fresh spearmint sprigs |
2 |
ounces white rum |
2 |
dash Angostura Bitters |
[edit] Preparation
Step 1 |
In a tall chilled glass, combine the lime juice, simple syrup, and half of the mint leaves. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, mortar the ingredients together. Add the rum, bitters, and ice cubes to a highball glass. Top with the soda water and garnish with remaining mint leaves. |
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[edit] About Mojito
The mojito originated in Cuba but has become a summer classic everywhere.