Classic Mojito 

Last Updated on 2023-09-18 by Linda

When you think of the perfect summer cocktail,does something light, refreshing, tasty, and, of course, ice cold come to mind?. So how about A Classic Mojito.The combination of fresh mint, lime juice, white rum, sugar, and sparkling water is crisp, delicious, and extremely refreshing.

Summer Season- the season of light and refreshing cocktails. And if you love this Mojitto you also need to try my Mango Margarita or the Classic Hurricane Cocktail.

Mojitos and me, mint to be

Mojitos have been around forever, and have deep roots in Cuba. Cuban farmers would make super strong rum taste better by mixing it with sugar-cane juice, mint, and lime. During the Prohibition, the mojito made its way to the U.S., where it was mixed with carbonated water and lots of ice.

Want to hear something realy crazy, in all my trips to Cuba I never once tried a Mojito whil I was there. What a waste. Kind of lik when I went to Hawaii and never ate Pineapple. I was always late to the party at discovering local delacacies. Not anymore, now i make sure to sample as I go because you never know what might be around te corner waiting for you.

You’re the mint to my mojito

Are we ready to Mojito? OK well that sounded weird even to me. Let’s forget the silly puns for now and get the ingredients ready for this vry refreshing summer cocktail.

Ingredients 

• 8 Mint Leaves
• 2 Tbsp Lime Juice 
• 2 Tbsp Simple Syrup 
• 2 Ounces Light Rum 
• Lime Flavored Sparkling Water 
• Ice Cubes
• Lime Slice (Garnish) 

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Mojitos give me encourage-mint to get through the week

OK, facepalm, I could not resist one more Mojito pun. You sure can tell it is summer and this gal is in vacation mode. Except I am not yet on vacation lol. Sipping Mojito’s poolside in my backyard oasis have me in vacay mode though. Lets get mixing shall we. It is “Mint” to be.

1. Place the mint leaves into a glass.
2. Squeeze in the fresh lime juice & muddle together.
3. Pour in the simple syrup & the light rum. 
4. Add ice cubes.
5. Top off with lime flavored sparkling water.
6. Stir with a straw.
7. Garnish with lime slices. 
8. Cheers