Mojito

(from zuzu’s recipe box)

The spearmint should be gently muddled right at its stem, where the herb’s flavor lives. Do this incorrectly and you’ll wind up with a flavorless, bruised, leafy mess. Do it right and you’ll have yourself a tall glass of perfect freshness.

Source: http://bites.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/08/09/13199965-are-mojitos-really-pass-or-are-bartenders-just-lazy?lite&__utma=14933801.1789252906.1342436681.1344557254.1344598833.35&__utmb=14933801.11.10.1344598833&__utmc=14933801&__utmx=-&__utmz=14933801.13

Categories: Drinks

Ingredients

  • Bongos Cuban Cafe mojito
  • 1/2 lime, halved
  • 1 fresh spearmint sprig
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 oz light rum
  • 1 oz club soda
  • Ice
  • 1 fresh spearmint sprig (garnish)
  • 1 sugar cane stick (optional, garnish)

Directions

  1. In a 12-ounce highball glass place limes, mint sprig and sugar on top.

  2. Using a muddle stick or wooden pestle, muddle them together for about 5 seconds.
  3. Add ice, rum and shake well. Top off with club soda.
  4. Garnish with sugarcane stick and spearmint sprig, serve, and enjoy!

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