The perfect Mojito
The perfect Mojito
Since this wonderful Cuban cocktail is the drink of choice at the moment (Yea, I know we’re in Colombia but…), here is how you can make your own.
What you’ll need:
* 2 1/2 oz. light rum
* 1 lime
* 1 tbsp. simple syrup
* mint leaves (8 or so sprigs worth)
* ice
* club soda
* tall glass
* spoon, or some other utensil that can be used to mash the mint leaves
Instructions:
1. Make simple syrup: Heat equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan until just before boiling and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Make up a big batch, say a cup of sugar and a cup of water, than toss it in the fridge… it will easily keep for a couple of weeks, during which time you will be able to whip up mojitos at a moment’s notice, to the delight of your very fortunate friends.
2. Place the mint leaves and 1 tbsp. of the simple syrup (cooled) in the glass, then squish it all around with a spoon (or whatever appropriate utensil you can find) for 20-30 seconds, until you can smell that good minty smell.
3. Cut the lime in half. Squeeze the juice out from both halves into the glass, then drop one half into the glass.
4. Pour in the rum and stir.
5. Add plenty of ice, then top off the mixture with club soda. Garnish with mint and enjoy!