Mojitos
Cold, crisp and oh, so refreshing! This is the perfect classic cocktail to beat the sweltering heat.The mojito makes the most of a quality white rum, with its light floral notes. The beautiful rum dances in a most delightful way alongside fresh mint and lime, softened with a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 4 large fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon raw sugar
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- 1-½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 tablespoons white rum
- 2 tablespoons club soda
- Ice, preferably crushed
- Slices of lime and extra sprigs of fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- For each mojito:
- Drop the 3 of the mint leaves into the bottom of a highball or cocktail glass. Add the raw sugar and using a muddler, gently crush the sugar into the mint leaves.
- Pour the simple syrup into the glass along with the fresh lime juice, giving it a quick stir until the sugar is dissolved. You can add more simple syrup if the limes are really tart.
- Fill the glass about half full with ice.
- Add the rum and the club soda. Top off with extra ice.
- Rub the rim of the glass with the remaining mint leave and garnish with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint.