The mojito is a classic Cuban cocktail that is perfect to have when cooling off during a hot day or to jump start the evening. It is simple to make as long as you have the right ingredients.
History of the Mojito:
According to the Bacardi Rum website, the mojito was first created in 1586 when English Queen Elizabeth the first authorized Captain Francis Drake and other pirates and corsairs to plunder the Spanish cities in the New World. They made a huge fortune out of this plundering that even rivaled the Queen's annual income, which led them to mix with the local culture and be able to introduce a concoction known as Draque to the Cuban population.
At the time it was made from an earlier version of rum known as aguardiente which consisted of sugar, lime and mint and was mainly used for medicinal purposes. It was commonly believed that this would prevent people from catching cholera. After three centuries, the Draque was reinvented in the mid 19th century by the newly formed Bacardi Rum Company which was responsible for creating the Mojito and consisted of rum instead of aguardiente. A classic drink was made and millions of people throughout history and time have been able to enjoy a cocktail that has evolved for over four centuries.
Ingredients Used To Make A Mojito:
- 2.5 oz Bacardi Rum
- 1 Lime
- 2.0-2.5 oz of lime juice (squeezed out of the lime)
- 2.5 oz club soda
- 5 mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons of raw sugar cane
- Crushed ice
How To Make A Nice And Refreshing Mojito:
- Put the mint leaves into a highball glass which will become the basis for making this drink.
- Cut the lime in four pieces and squeeze as much juice as you can get out the lime. This should roughly be 2.0-2.5 oz.
- Add the raw sugar cane.
- Use a spoon to mash the ingredients together with the back part of the spoon. Mash it real good so that all the flavors have been introduced to each other prior to the next steps.
- Add the crushed ice and Bacardi Rum into the glass and stir.
- Now finish with 2 oz of club soda and stir again.
Cheers To Your Health:
Salud! You now have a terrific drink to cool off during a hot day or to kick start the evening. The mojito is also great for the palette. It's light and refreshing coolness is commonly consumed prior to a nice meal or while smoking a big fat cigar. Either way, it should hit the spot. Enjoy!
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