Mojito (pronounced [mo.hi.to])
The Mojito is a traditional Cuban cocktail. It is light and refreshing for a hot summer day.
Ingredients:
12oz Rum
12 Spearmint leaves
24oz Club soda
1/2 Lime
Tbs Sugar
Directions:
Muddle mint leaves and lime juice and a splash of club soda in a glass. Fill glass with ice and add remaining club soda and rum. Stir ingredients together. Garnish glass with lime wedge and mint leave. Also try making the mojito in a pitcher, this allows the flavors to mix better.
Variations:
The Mojito is a good drink to experiment with! Try adding new flavors like muddling strawberries with the mint or using a flavored rum to change the taste. Some recommended flavors to try are Apple, Melon,