How to Make a Mojito

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Guide Note: If you enjoy drinking Mojitos, you'll be happy to know that they can be made cheaply and quickly from the comfort of your own home. Simply follow the steps in this guide for How to Make a Mojito. It's as close to Cuba as you're probably ever gonna get.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• What You'll Need
• Making a Mojito
• Mojito Tips & Tricks
• Resources

Introduction

• When it comes to refreshing summer cocktails, it's hard to beat the cool minty flavor of a Mojito. As one of the tastiest exports of the island of Cuba, the Mojito has enjoyed an increase in popularity over the last decade and has become a prominently featured drink at restaurants, bars and cabañas throughout the Western hemisphere. But you don't have to go to a trendy bar in order to sample this Caribbean delight. All you need is a few simple ingredients and a little island spirit. Here's how:

What You'll Need

Making a Mojito

1. Place the Mint leaves into the Cocktail Shaker.
2. Cut the Lime into quarters and squeeze the juice out of three of them into the shaker. Save the fourth slice for a garnish.
   

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3. Grind the contents of the shaker together with your Muddler. This will help extract the oils from the Mint leaves.
4. Add in the Simple Syrup and the Rum.
5. Fill the shaker 3/4 of the way with ice and then top it off with the Club Soda.
6. Put the top back on the shaker and shake it vigorously until the mixture is sufficiently blended.
7. Pour the contents of the shaker into your Mojito glass.
8. Garnish with a lime wedge, mint leaf or sugar cane stick.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Mojito Tips & Tricks

•   For a more traditional flavor, try using Garapa (or Sugar Cane juice) instead of simple syrup.
•   When choosing a type of Mint, try to find Spearmint. If you can't find any, Peppermint will do.
•   For an added kick, try adding a pinch of Bitters.
•  Try not to fully destroy the mint when muddling.

Resources

• WikiHow: How to Make a Mojito
• eHow: How to Make an Authentic Cuban Mojito
• TasteofCuba.com: Cuban Mojito Recipe
• The Mojito Company: How to Make a Mojito
• Wikipedia: Mojito

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