MojitoFor other uses, see Mojito (disambiguation).Mojito (pronounced mo-HEE-toe) is a traditional Cuban cocktail which became quite popular in the United States during the late 1890s. Cuban MojitoErnest Hemingway was fond of the Mojitos at La Bodeguita del Medio in Havana, Cuba, though his recipe had no sugar. This is how they prepare Mojitos at "La Bodeguita del Medio": 1 teaspoon of sugar (3) 1/4 oz fresh lime juice (2) two mint sprigs (not a forest !) (1) crush gently add 1 & 1/2 oz white cuban rum add ice cubes (4) add two oz soda water (5) stir well garnish with a sprig of mint
(1) the mint used in a mojito is often referred to as "yerba buena". This is a misnomer, as "yerba buena" simply means "good herb" and refers to many different types of mint. (2) some people like to muddle lime fruit in their mojito, but this is not authentic. Pre-squeeze juice beforehand and pour that into the glass. Lime juice is not meant to make the Mojito a sour drink, but rather freshen it up. (3) in Cuba they use white sugar. You can take it upon yourself to pre-dilute this with water, in the form of a syrup or mix the white sugar with the lime juice. (4) Ice Cubes are used in the Cuban Mojito. Crushed ice is favoured in English and American Bars. If also wish to use crushed ice, then do not use soda as the crushed ice will dilute the Mojito sufficiently. (5) Soda (club soda) is used to top off all Cuban Mojitos. The Mojito is basically a "Rum Collins" but with mint. Note: The Mojito is based on an older drink called a "Draquecito". Which was named after Sir Francis Drake. Bacardi mojitoRum producer Bacardi popularised an updated version of the drink in the early 2000s. It was featured in the action film Bad Boys II, and in 2002 was used in the James Bond movie Die Another Day. In a cocktail shaker, mix
Shake well until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is chilled. Now add five whole mint leaves and two handfuls of ice. Shake the mixture just enough to bruise the mint leaves — about 5 seconds is fine; the leaves should remain mostly whole. Pour the contents of the shaker and the other ½ lime in a tall glass. Room should remain for another 3½ shots of soda water, which should be stirred in gently, to ensure that it does not lose its fizz. Paradisus Varadero mojitoAnother recipe for mojitos from the Paradisus Varadero Resort:
Combine lime juice, 4 teaspoons sugar, and a large sprig of mint in the bottom of a glass. Grind/bruise the mint leaves. Add plenty of ice, then add the rum, and top off with soda water. Virgin mojitoAlso very tasty is a fauxjito (pronounced foe-HEE-toe), a virgin (without the rum) version of the mojito. Apple MojitoA non-alcoholic version of a Mojito, but using crushed ice, and fresh apple juice instead of rum or soda (club soda). This page about Mojitos includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Mojitos News stories about Mojitos External links for Mojitos Videos for Mojitos Wikis about Mojitos Discussion Groups about Mojitos Blogs about Mojitos Images of Mojitos |
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. Mojito (pronounced mo-HEE-toe) is a traditional Cuban cocktail which became quite popular in the United States during the late 1890s. Ice. Soda Water. Mint Leaves. 3-4 teaspoons of sugar. Lime juice from one lime. 1 1/2 ounces of rum (preferably Havana Club). 3 or 4 cubes of ice. juice from half a lime. Mint Leaves. 1 teaspoon simple syrup or sugar. ½ shot of soda water. 2 shots light rum. |