Mojito
Classic | Fizz | from Anders Erickson
The Mojito might be the perfect cocktail. With mint, simple syrup and white rum, the classic Mojito is easy to make and always refreshing.
Fast
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 oz / 100 ml 6 oz / 150 ml | Light Rum | The Real McCoy 3 Year |
| 0.75 oz / 19 ml 1.125 oz / 28 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml | Fresh Lime Juice | |
| 0.5 oz / 18.5 ml 0.75 oz / 27.5 ml 1 oz / 36.5 ml 1.5 oz / 55 ml | Rich Demerara Syrup | |
| 10 to 12 leaves | Mint | |
| 3 to 5 oz / 125 ml 7.5 oz / 187.5 ml 10 oz / 250 ml 15 oz / 375 ml | Soda Water |
Notes
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- Method: Shaken
- Pour: Double Strain
- Glassware:
- Garnish: Mint Sprig Special
- Prep: Add mint leaves to the glass and bruise them gently with a bar spoon. Pull them up the side of the glass to coat the glass with the essential oils. Add ice, and pour in the cocktail. Top with soda water.
Slow
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 oz / 100 ml 6 oz / 150 ml | Rum | The Real McCoy 3 Year |
| 0.5 whole | Lime | |
| 1 tbs | Raw Demerara Sugar | |
| 10 to 12 leaves | Mint | |
| 3 to 5 oz / 125 ml 7.5 oz / 187.5 ml 10 oz / 250 ml 15 oz / 375 ml | Soda Water |
Notes
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- Method: Build in the Glass
- Pour: Add all ingredients directly to the glass
- Glassware:
- Garnish: Mint Sprig
- Special Prep: Add mint leaves and sugar to the glass and bruise the mint gently with a bar spoon. Pull the mint up the side of the glass to coat the glass with the essential oils. Cut the half lime into 4 wedges. Add the wedges to the glass and use a muddler to extrace the juice from the lime without destroying the mint. Add ice, and pour in the rum. Top with soda water.
