There is no better way to cool off the sweltering summer heat than with a glass of mojito. Mojito is a favorite cocktail for many yet its preparation is simple. Its ingredients make it perfect for cooling off the summer heat and relaxing with friends.
Although the classic mojito is most popular, there are different recipes of mojito that you can enjoy. Ultimately, they cannot beat the classic mojito when you get down to it whose secret is not just in the recipe but how you mix up the ingredients to bring out a classic taste.
Here are three mojito recipes you can enjoy this summer:
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Classic mojito
Ingredients
- 8 whole mint leaves
- 2/3 part simple syrup
- 1 part lime juice
- 12/3 parts light rum
- 1 spring mint leaf
- Soda water
How to Mix
Before you get to mix your ingredients, you must understand that how you mix determines the final outcome. Therefore, you must ensure that you mix well if you are to achieve a classic taste that you want to achieve.
- Muddle the mint leaves and simple syrup inside a highball glass.
- Fill the mixture with ice that has been crushed.
- Add the light rum and lime juice and stir up the mixture. Making for this you can also use slow juicer.
- Top up the mixture with soda water and garnish with mint leaf before serving.
If you are not into the classic mojito, you can opt for the vodka mojito. As the name suggests, this is made using vodka in the place of rum. Just like the classic mojito, the recipe is simple.
Ingredients
- 6 Leaves mint leaf
- 4 Quarters lime
- ¾ part simple syrup
- 12/3 parts absolut vodka
- Soda water
- 1 spring mint leaf
How to Mix
- Muddle mint leaf, simple syrup and lime in a chilled highball glass.
- Fill it with crushed ice before adding absolut vodka.
- You can then top up with soda water and garnish with mint leaf.
If you are not into alcoholic drinks, you can still enjoy a non-alcoholic alternative that excludes the drinks. Here is the recipe for a virgin mojito that is suitable for those people who do not drink alcohol:
Virgin Mojito
Ingredients
- 6 Whole mint leaf
- 1 part simple syrup
- 1 ½ parts lime juice
- 1 Sprig mint leaf
- Soda water
How to Mix
- Muddle mint leaves, simple syrup and lime juice in a chilled highball glass.
- Fill the mixture with ice cubes
- Top up with soda water and garnish with mint leaf.
There are other variants of mojito that you can enjoy such as orange mojito and mojito among others. What are you waiting for? enjoy your summer drinks.