Make me a mojito......please

pbans · Post by **pbans** » September 11, 2006 10:17 pm

Okay, unless you happen to be in the neighborhood.......just TELLING me how to make a good mojito will do.......usually it's margarita Saturday....but we're wanting to try something different....I know, it's only Monday, but never too early to plan for the weekend!

AlbatrossFlyer · Post by **AlbatrossFlyer** » September 11, 2006 10:46 pm

here's my recipe....

start by making some simple syrup.

mix 1 cup sugar into 1 cup boiling water, stir until completely dissolved. i keep mine in an old gatorade bottle and refrigerate between uses.

a few sprigs of mint.

juice of 1/2 to 3/4 lime

muddle the mint and lime in the bottom of a highball glass

add 2 oz of your favorite rum

add about 1.5 oz of the simple syrup

add ice and top off the glass with club soda.

stir and garnish with a sprig of mint.

experiment until you find the right balance of lime /sugar / rum for your tastes.

pbans · Post by **pbans** » September 11, 2006 10:54 pm

Sounds perfect, THANKS.....I'll let you know how I do!

East Texas Parrothead · September 11, 2006 10:58 pm

Everyone in the world is now serving Mojitos....when I order them at a bar, they are soooo sweet.

I like them lighter....with more lime and club soda.

They should be refreshing, not put you in a diabetic coma!

Enjoy!

CapnK · Post by **CapnK** » September 12, 2006 10:56 am

East Texas Parrothead wrote:Everyone in the world is now serving Mojitos....when I order them at a bar, they are soooo sweet.

I like them lighter....with more lime and club soda.

They should be refreshing, not put you in a diabetic coma!

Enjoy!

exactly!!! They should be lightly sweet. I had one at an upscale Italian restaurant the other day that was loaded with sugar.

East Texas Parrothead · September 12, 2006 10:58 am

CapnK wrote:
East Texas Parrothead wrote:Everyone in the world is now serving Mojitos....when I order them at a bar, they are soooo sweet.

I like them lighter....with more lime and club soda.

They should be refreshing, not put you in a diabetic coma!

Enjoy!
exactly!!! They should be lightly sweet. I had one at an upscale Italian restaurant the other day that was loaded with sugar.

I've been asking for a large side class about 1/2 full of club soda, with a couple of limes. I can use it to cut the sugar.

El mojito · Post by **El mojito** » September 12, 2006 12:13 pm

Ok you asked for it .
Poof

you'r a Mojito

COCKTAIL RECIPES

MOJITO

12 Mint leaves with stems
tsp Sugar
2 oz Citrus rum
2 oz Fresh citrus juice (lemon/lime)
2 oz Soda water

In a collins glass, place mint and a teaspoon of sugar. Crush the mint using a muddler. Add rum and citrus. Mix again with muddler. Finish with soda water followed by crushed ice!

AlbatrossFlyer · Post by **AlbatrossFlyer** » September 12, 2006 6:50 pm

the birth of a mojito

bravedave · Post by **bravedave** » September 13, 2006 9:37 am

for anyone who likes mojitos
Wayne and some other folks have been using limeade with good results.

(Easy is good.)

CapnK · Post by **CapnK** » September 13, 2006 2:44 pm

bravedave wrote:for anyone who likes mojitos
Wayne and some other folks have been using limeade with good results.

(Easy is good.)

I don't believe them. I'll have to try for myself.

bravedave · Post by **bravedave** » September 13, 2006 3:19 pm

Race ya...

citcat · Post by **citcat** » September 13, 2006 3:35 pm

or if you're really drunk/lazy/crazy you just pop a Mentos into a Sprite and add rum. HEY ! Does that Mentos explosion thing work with Sprite or is it just Diet Coke?

yes I am a

nut

pbans · Post by **pbans** » September 13, 2006 4:01 pm

El mojito wrote:Ok you asked for it .
Poof you'r a Mojito

I'm a little disappointed that it took this long for that answer.....I really expected it sooner....and THANKS!

~Hippolyte~ · Post by **~Hippolyte~** » September 13, 2006 4:51 pm

Just to be sure we're on the same page. You want to use one of these muddlers:

Not one of these:

pbans · Post by **pbans** » September 13, 2006 5:00 pm

~Hippolyte~ wrote:Just to be sure we're on the same page. You want to use one of these muddlers:

Not one of these:

I don't have either......so I will just have to IMPROVISE.....I'll use one of these:

~Hippolyte~ · Post by **~Hippolyte~** » September 13, 2006 5:23 pm

that blue thing will never fit inside a high-ball, just so you know.

Tropic_Al · Post by **Tropic_Al** » September 13, 2006 6:04 pm

If you get the chance, the Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants make a nice mojito. Just ask for them to make it tart. But be careful, they'll sneak up on you. If you're home, the easy way out is a pre mix by Premium Blend, Authentic Cuban Mojito mix. It's pretty good.
You can find it local sometimes or order right from the company.
http://www.premiumblend.com/

CapnK · Post by **CapnK** » September 14, 2006 10:06 am

Tropic_Al wrote: But be careful, they'll sneak up on you.

yep, they sneak up on you and whack you over the head...and the wallet...and then the wife hits you over the head with the blender and it just goes downhill from there.

lostparrot · Post by **lostparrot** » October 31, 2006 4:22 am

I think I am more worried about my wallet then my head, lol!!

Rum&aLime · Post by **Rum&aLime** » October 31, 2006 8:30 am

lostparrot wrote:I think I am more worried about my wallet then my head, lol!!

Yup! My wallet has far more useful stuff in it.