Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 10-15 small fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish
1 lime, sliced into thin rounds
1 lime, juiced (approx. 1 oz. or 2 tablespoons of juice)
1 oz. (2 tablespoons) simple sugar syrup (recipe at www.theyummylife.com/recipes/48)
2 oz. (4 tablespoons) light rum
ice, cubes or crushed
3 oz. (6 tablespoons) club soda
Simple Syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
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Directions: |
Directions:Use a tall 14 to 16 oz. glass. Make simple syrup:
ON STOVE TOP:
--In small saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat, cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and liquid is clear (not cloudy)--approx. 5 min. Don't overcook, or it will thicken too much. Let cool completely. Store in refrigerator.
IN MICROWAVE:
--Add water and sugar to microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes; stop and stir; return to microwave for 30-60 seconds more (total cooking time of 3 minutes) or until sugar is completely dissolved and liquid is clear (not cloudy).
--Recommended cooking time is for 1100-watt microwave; adjustments may be necessary for different wattage.
FOR A LARGER BATCH: Recipe can easily be doubled or more, using the ratio of 1 part water to 1 part sugar. This ratio is most commonly used by bartenders.
STORAGE: Store in jar in the fridge for up to 1-2 months.
Put mint leaves and half of lime slices in bottom of glass. Add lime juice and simple syrup. Use muddler or end of wooden spoon to muddle ingredients, pressing and twisting 5-6 times--just enough to release oils and juices. Add rum and fill glass with ice. Pour in club soda. Use long spoon to gently stir from bottom.
For a prettier appearance, slide in additional lime slices and mint leaves. Garnish top with lime slice and mint sprig.
This recipe is on the tart side. If you prefer a sweeter drink, increase simple syrup or reduce lime juice.
FOR VIRGIN MOJITOS: Omit the rum and replace it with additional club soda and a dash more of simple syrup. |
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