Mojito, Cuban Rum Cocktail
Pronounced [moh-HEE-tohs] a
popular classic "club" drink from Cuba. Based on the recipe from Bacardi.com makers of light and dark rum. (See new
Mojito Martini recipe too).
Serves: 1 Tall Glass (collins glass)
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N G R E D I E N T S
2 ounces simple syrup or 3 teaspoons
sugar
1/2 lime
10 fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh ice
splash of bitters
(optional)
1 1/2 ounce Rum (Barcardi)
2 ounces club soda
1 sprig of mint for garnish
1 lime wedge for garnish
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S T R U C T I O N S
Juice the 1/2 lime into a tall glass. Cut the remain lime into quarters and add them to
the glass. Stir and blend the mint leaves with the lime and syrup (or sugar) crushing the
leaves to extract their flavor. Add the crushed itce, rum, and club soda and stir well to
blend. Garnish with the lime wedge and mint sprig.
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