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Cuban Mojito Recipe

Posted on 10. Jun, 2009 by admin in Mojito

“This is a traditional mojito recipe, very similiar to the drinks I enjoyed in Varadero, Cuba. The muddling and the order of the ingredients helps ensure that all the flavours are well blended. Serve with a straw and a decorative stir stick to keep the different flavours well mixed together. Mint sprigs may be used for a garnish instead of lime wedges. Enjoy!”

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 teaspoons white sugar
* 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges
* 4 sprigs fresh mint
* 1/2 cup white rum
* 2 cups club soda
* 2 cups crushed ice
* 2 wedges lime, as garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Place 1 teaspoon of sugar into each of two 12 ounce glasses. Squeeze the juice from a lime wedge into each glass, drop in the wedge, and add 2 sprigs of mint. Use a spoon or muddler to mash the sugar, lime juice, and mint together in the bottom of the glasses. Fill each glass about half full with crushed ice. Pour 1/4 cup rum into each glass. Fill the glasses with club soda, stir, and garnish with additional lime wedges.

Tags: Cuban Mojito, Drinks Recipes