Mojito

The mojito is a wonderful drink when made right. It should not be served in the winter, no matter how delicious. It is a summer drink made with mint so fresh the room fills with its aroma, and limes, juicy and succulent. The mojito is strong, but sweet and refreshing.

This is a cocktail I struggled with for a long time. In fact, the entire time I worked at the Cubbyhole I never got it right. This recipe is for four mojitos because no ever orders just one. In mixing glass add 8 - 10 lime slices, four tablespoons sugar, pinch of mint. Muddle. This means to squish the lime so the juice is released and to bruise the mint. Don't obliterate the mint.

Add a little ice. top with white rum. shake, pour into four tall glasses. add soda. not sprite.

A nice alternative to the mojito is to add fruit flavors like mango and pomegranite. my facorite is to add fresh strawberries.