On a hot day, there's nothing quite like a tall glass filled with a tart mojito. Although the drink was created in Cuba in 1943, it's now considered a classic cocktail by America's top bartenders.
Since it's one of my favorite Summer sips, I'm serving them at my Independence Day party. While there's plenty of variations, from cherry to mango, I'm serving the traditional rum, lime, and mint version. The party is sure to last several hours, so don't forget to stock up on beer, soda, and wine.
For the mojito recipe, read more.
Mojito
From Gourmet
From Gourmet
Ingredients
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 lime
3 sprigs mint
1.5 ounces light rum
soda water
Directions
- Put the sugar in a highball glass, squeeze in the juice of 1/2 small lime, and toss in the squeezed lime shell.
- Muddle for a moment with mint sprigs, add the light rum and handful of fine ice, fill with chilled soda, and relax.
Makes 1 drink.
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Ernest Jones
Charlotte Olympia
I love mojitos. I had a blackberry one the other night. They're so refreshing.
1I must do something wrong when I make them. Mine always taste AWFUL. I don't know what it is.
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