Swanky Drink of the Week
Now that summer is winding down, I am again reminded of why I enjoy living in the warmer region of the US. Summer’s temperatures linger on into Autumn, making it possible to enjoy one of my favorite cocktails for that much longer.
The Mojito. Born in pre-Castro Cuba, it is a refreshing drink that seems to be increasing in popularity. I’ve heard people mention some rather bizarre ingredients for mojitos. (A blender belongs nowhere near a mojito, FYI.) I’ve seen mojito barware sets in Target stores. There’s even mojito rum with lime pre-mixed into the bottle. Here’s the simplest and still best way to mix one:
Put a tablespoon of sugar in the bottom of the glass, (use sugar syrup if you can)
Add a few mint leaves and muddle them.
Add the juice of a lime.
Add a couple of shots of rum (use light or dark. Flor de Caņa and Cruzan are two that I like.)
Add some crushed ice and soda water.
Top with a sprig of mint.
Add a few mint leaves and muddle them.
Add the juice of a lime.
Add a couple of shots of rum (use light or dark. Flor de Caņa and Cruzan are two that I like.)
Add some crushed ice and soda water.
Top with a sprig of mint.