Mojitos have become a staple in many bars and restaurants, but it’s also easy to make these at home. They are a refreshing cocktail, especially on a hot summer night or if you’re down in Miami, like the Gonzalez family from the South Beach Security series. The key is to make a simple syrup which is aptly named since you make it by boiling equal parts of sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. Simple syrup is great to have around for iced tea as well since sugar doesn’t really dissolve in cold liquids.
Ingredients
1 oz simple syrup
1 oz fresh lime juice
1.5 oz rum
1.5 oz club soda
lime slices to garnish
5 or so mint leaves
sprigs of mint
Directions
Muddle (another word for mush) mint leaves in the bottom of a glass. Add simple syrup, rum, club soda and stir. Garnish with a lime slice and sprig of mint.
Most people use a white rum for mojitos. You can change up the flavor by using a golden rum which will be sweeter. A dark rum will be the sweetest. Spiced rums, like Kraken (my fav) are also an alternative.
Like fruity drinks? Try adding an ounce or so of mango puree, blackberry or pomegrante syrup. You can also muddle some strawberries in the glass!
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