It's Mojito Time!
This is a recipe for Mojito I've used for a while now and it seems to go down well at parties. I scaled the recipe for one serving, but you can adjust it accordingly and make a Jug full if you prefer. It's a very refreshing drink for hot summer days. Tonic water can be substituted instead of the soda water but the taste is different and somewhat bitter. Mojito's are delicious and are very easy to drink but pack a big alcohol punch that creeps up on you. You have been warned!
You will need:
9/10 fresh mint leaves.
1/2 lime cut in to wedges.
1 cup of ice cubes.
2 tablespoons of Sugar or to taste.
1 and 1/2 fluid ounces of White Rum.
1/2 cup of Club Soda (Tonic water if you cant find Club Soda)
Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler (or long spoon) 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 roughly crushed Ice. Pour the rum over the ice, and fill the glass with Soda water. Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired. Garnish with the remaining lime wedge and enjoy!
