8 sprigs fresh mint leaves
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 small lime
Crushed ice
2 1/2 ounce rum (light), preferably Captain Morgan’s
Club soda to taste
1 dash Bitters
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 – then toss it in the fridge. It’ll easily keep for a couple of weeks, during which time you’ll 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 tabelspoon of the simple syrup (cooled) in the glass, then squish it all around with a spoon (or muddler, or any appropriate utensil you 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 on half into the glass.
4. Pour in the rum and stir.
5. Add plenty of ice, then top off the mixture with club soda.
6. Garnish with a sprig of mint and enjoy
If you don’t want to make the syrup, simply put put sugar, lime, mint and ice your glass and then squish the flavors together.
Note: This cuban drink is as refreshing as a lemonade, but with a bit of a kick, the mojito is the perfect drink to help you while away those hot summer days. Though the directions might seem longer than the usual cocktail recipe, don’t be put off: Its actually a lot simpler than it looks. i love this drink, it’s my new favorite!