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THE REAL MOJITO
Considered Cuba's national drink, this lime and rum cocktail is a favorite with pirates, swashbucklers, and colorful characters in the Caribbean and beyond. From All Recipes.
Provided by Cucina Casalingo
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass.
- Use a muddler to crush the mint and lime to release the mint oils and lime juice.
- Add 2 more lime wedges and the sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice.
- Do not strain the mixture.
- Fill the glass almost to the top with ice.
- Pour the rum over the ice, and fill the glass with carbonated water.
- Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired.
- Garnish with the remaining lime wedge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 28.7, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 25.7, Protein 0.2
THE CLASSIC CUBAN MOJITO
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
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