Best 5 Mojita Recipes
Mojito, Cuba's national cocktail, is a refreshing and flavorful drink perfect for any occasion. Made with white rum, fresh lime juice, sugar, soda water, and mint, the mojito is a delicious and easy-to-make cocktail that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
This article provides three different recipes for making mojitos: the classic mojito, a strawberry mojito, and a virgin mojito. The classic mojito is made with white rum, fresh lime juice, sugar, soda water, and mint. The strawberry mojito adds a sweet and fruity flavor to the classic mojito by adding fresh strawberries. The virgin mojito is a non-alcoholic version of the classic mojito, made without rum.
THE CLASSIC CUBAN MOJITO
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Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a highball glass, add the sugar, mint leaves, and a splash of the club soda.
- Muddle just enough to dissolve the sugar and release the flavor of the mint.
- Squeeze the juice from the 2 halves of lime into the glass. Drop 1 squeezed half into the glass if you like.
- Add the rum and stir well.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes and top with club soda.
- Garnish with a mint sprig. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 6 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 1 cocktail (1 serving), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
MOJITO
"You can drink a mojito without really thinking about it, and that's a pretty good recommendation for a summer cocktail," William Hamilton wrote in a 2002 article about the cocktail and its increase in popularity in the United States. The mojito originated in Cuba as a farmers' drink in the late 19th century as Cuba's rum industry modernized, making the mojito as common as beer. Only the rich drank it with ice and soda. This version is straightforward and simply perfect for a hot day. Muddle a handful of fresh mint leaves and some lime juice in the bottom of a glass. Then add rum, sugar, ice and a bit of club soda. Shake and serve.
Provided by William L. Hamilton
Categories cocktails
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Muddle (crush with a pestle) the mint with the lime juice in the bottom of a tall cocktail glass.
- Add the rum, sugar, crushed ice and soda. Cover and shake, and uncover, serving with a lime wedge.
MOJITO RECIPE
Mix this classic cocktail for a party using fresh mint, white rum, sugar, zesty lime and cooling soda water. Play with the quantities to suit your taste.
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Cocktails
Time 5m
Yield Makes 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Muddle the lime juice, sugar and mint leaves in a small jug, crushing the mint as you go - you can use the end of a rolling pin for this. Pour into a tall glass and add a handful of ice.
- Pour over the rum, stirring with a long-handled spoon. Top up with soda water, garnish with mint and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 0.1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 4.6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4.3 grams sugar, Protein 0.3 grams protein
MOJITO
Shake up your own refreshing Mojito cocktail, blended with the traditional lime, mint and rum, with this recipe from Food Network.
Provided by Food Network
Categories beverage
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place ice in beverage shaker then add in the rum, 8 broken up mint sprigs, lime juice and sugar. Shake well and serve over ice in a high ball glass. Top off each glass with a splash of club soda.
- Garnish each with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint.
MOJITA
"The mojito (mo-hee-toe) was concocted in the 17th century by Sir Francis Drake. While crusading around the Caribbean when his stock of whiskey ran dry (which he always drank with mint and a little sugar water), Sir Francis substituted rum for his whiskey and the mojito was born." Officially, however, Cuba claims to have invented the mojito in the teen years of the 20th century. It was one of Ernest Hemingway's favorite libations when he visited La Bodeguita in Havana. This recipe is from "The Florida Keys Cookbook"
Provided by kitty.rock
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place lime wedges and mint leaves in a pint glass.
- Muddle with the handle of a wooden spoon for 30 seconds.
- Add simple syrup and white rum.
- Fill glass with ice and top off with club soda.
- Shake or stir gently.
- TO MAKE SIMPLE SYRUP:.
- In a small saucepan, combine 2 parts sugar to 1 part water.
- Heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Cool before using (this keeps in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks).
- For a fruity twist to your mojito, use flavored rum, such as mango, banana, or pineapple.
- NOTE: Muddle means to simply bruise or gently pound the limes and mint leaves to release their juices and essence. You can buy a muddler, which looks like a tiny baseball bat or billy club, at any good restaurant store.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your mojito.
- Chill your glass, lime wedges, and mint leaves before assembling your mojito. This will help to keep your drink cold and refreshing.
- Use a muddler to gently bruise the mint leaves. This will release their flavor and aroma.
- Don't over-muddle the mint leaves. You don't want to turn them into a paste.
- Add the lime juice and simple syrup to the glass, and stir to combine.
- Add the club soda and rum. Stir again to combine.
- Garnish your mojito with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.
- Serve your mojito immediately. Mojitos are best enjoyed fresh.
Conclusion:
The mojito is a classic cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, refreshing, and delicious. With its combination of sweet, sour, and minty flavors, the mojito is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a refreshing cocktail, give the mojito a try. You won't be disappointed!
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