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Mojito (Cuban mint and lime rum cocktail)
Mojito is one of Cuba's best-known cocktails: a vibrant, refreshing mix of fresh mint, lime, sugar, white rum and soda water. A classic choice on hot summer days.
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Method
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- Gently muddle the mint and lime wedges with the sugar in the bottom of a glass, to release the mint's essential oil and the lime juice, without tearing the mint apart completely.
- Add ice to the glass.
- Pour over the rum and top up with soda water.
- Stir with a long spoon and serve garnished with a fresh sprig of mint.
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Tips
- Muddle the mint gently, don't crush it completely, as the essential oil turns bitter if overdone.
- Add the rum and soda water only after the ice, so the ice doesn't dilute the drink too fast.
- For an alcohol-free version, leave out the rum and make up the flavour with a little extra lime juice or mint syrup.
- This is an alcoholic drink - don't have it before driving or during pregnancy.
Frequently asked questions
What rum suits it best?
A light, white (silver) rum is traditional, as it doesn't overpower the fresh mint and lime.
Why is the mint muddled?
Muddling releases the essential oil from the leaves, which gives the drink its characteristic aroma; over-muddling, however, can make it bitter.
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