Sunday, July 3, 2011

Aunt Kaarin's Mojitos

...as purportedly served to Ernest Hemingway in Cuba...
(but not by her, of course! ;)

Fresh limes
Simple syrup
Fresh mint leaves
Rum
Club soda

Roll fresh limes on the counter to loosen the insides. Press and squeeze through lime press/juicer (or otherwise extract juice). Per glass:

2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. simple syrup
4-6 fresh mint leaves, torn small

Muddle (or whir lightly with hand mixer) to get mint leaves in small pieces and mix everything together well.

Fill each glass with ice. Add 2 oz. white rum and stir. Top with 2 oz. club soda and do not stir. Serve immediately.

No comments: