The Cuban Mojito
Nov 7th, 2007 by Nick
Packed with ice the Mojito makes a great summer drink. Its light flavor makes it an instant favorite. The drink comes from the Caribbean where some of the best rum is produced. To make the drink combine 1 part rum, 3 parts club soda, Mint leaves, ½ part lime and ½ part sugar. For the Mojito I tend to cheat; I found that Daily’s makes a great mojito mix, just take the mint syrup add rum, club soda, and pour over ice. The result is a great drink. The following is the classic recipe for a Mojito:
- 1 Part White Rum
- 3 Parts Club Soda
- 3 Lime Wedges Squeezed
- Mint Leaves
- ½ Part Rum
- ½ part Sugar
Of course, the 3 limes may be replaced with the Daily’s mix. But remember, that’s cheating!
If you want to get one out at a bar, they are hard to find. Not all bars keep fresh mint leaves around. Any Caribbean restaurant with a bar should have them. The best I had though was at an authentic Cuban restaurant in Philadelphia. The restaurant is at Second and Market and called Cuba Libre. They have one of the best rum bars in the city. If you are in the city and are looking for a great place to go on a date Cuba Libre is a great bet.
z0mg that looks tasty.
Best drink ever. It’s Very tasty.
I gotta say the mojitos at Alma de Cuba on Walnut street in center city are probably the best I’ve ever had. Served with a stick of sugar cane!
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try a twist on it with the Coors Light mojito
http://drinkingdecks.com/blog/drinks/coors-light-beer-mojito/