Best Perfect Mojito Recipes

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THE PERFECT MOJITO



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Warning: if you try this recipe, you'll never again trust a bartender to mix your mojito. I was fed up with mediocre bar mojitos, and decided to learn to make a traditional one myself. After much research, I think I've arrived at perfection. Try it for yourself! Notes: Real sugar cane syrup really does make a difference. Any good liquor store will have it. Use mineral water with a high effervescence, like Perrier. You want a bit of texture to your mojito to balance the sweetness.

Provided by Jordan Elwell

Categories     Beverages

Time 7m

Yield 1 drink, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 fluid ounce cane syrup
1 fluid ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice
1 lime peel, whole
2 fluid ounces white rum
2 stalks fresh mint leaves, rinsed
3 fluid ounces sparkling water
1 -2 cup crushed ice

Steps:

  • Muddle the leaves into the cane syrup to release the mint's flavor.
  • Add the lime juice, rum, mineral water, and lime hull. Stir.
  • Shovel in the crushed ice until it towers over the brim.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 39.1, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 20.7, Protein 0.1

PERFECT MOJITO



Perfect Mojito image

I've made it my mission to find the perfect mojito recipe - I know, it is a tough job. So I've tried dozens of different recipes (See the sacrifices I make?) and have come up with what I think is the perfect mojito. The secret is the simple syrup and the bitters.

Provided by LizzieBug

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 mint leaves (plus more for garnish if desired)
2 ounces simple syrup
2 1/2 ounces light rum
2 ounces lime juice
2 ounces club soda
4 drops bitters
lime wedge (for garnish if desired)

Steps:

  • Place the mint leaves and simple syrup in a glass and muddle the mint until the leaves are crushed and the flavor is released.
  • Add the rum, lime juice and bitters and stir to combine.
  • Top with club soda and stir lightly.
  • Garnish with a sprig of mint and lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Sodium 14.4, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1, Protein 0.2

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