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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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

the birth of a mojito

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

(Easy is good.)

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.

Race ya...

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

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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!

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

Not one of these:

~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:

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

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/

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.

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

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.