Mojito cocktail

The Mojito cocktail is one of the most popular drinks today, the origin of which is covered with romantic legends. According to one of them, it was named after the famous Francis Drake and was already known in the 17th century. Then he prepared simply from a mixture of any alcohol, mint, sugar and lime. As soon as rum appeared, it was immediately included in the list of ingredients. This drink was loved by Hemingway himself.

There are two versions of the famous drink: on the basis of alcohol and absolutely without it. Therefore, the cocktail has so many admirers - it is able to please absolutely everyone. If necessary, they can perfectly quench your thirst, and you can use it to create a mood, thanks to alcoholic ingredients. The drink perfectly tones, gives strength, fills with freshness and is forever remembered by a subtle and original taste. Served in a special high-glass "highball".

Traditionally, the Mojito cocktail includes five essential ingredients: rum (white), cane sugar, lime juice, mint and soda water. However, conservatism does not strictly control the formulation of this drink. Therefore, today its preparation is characterized by a variety of variations that allow the replacement of ingredients with similar and even complementary ones that have never been in the classical version.

Alcoholic cocktail "Mojito"

It is prepared immediately in a glass, in which it will be served. To prepare one serving, you will need a twig with mint leaves. A few leaves are rubbed in a glass. Add in it a little (about 20 g) of lemon or lime juice (you can use both bought and freshly prepared). In the resulting mass pour a small amount (about 10-15 g) of sugar syrup to taste. Mix the contents of the glass, put ice in it and add 40 grams of rum and soda water. Gently mix the last time, place a washed sprig of mint and serve.

Non-alcoholic cocktail "Mojito"

The non-alcoholic version of the drink is called "Nohito": from the words "no" ("no") and "mojito". Sometimes you can find and the name of this cocktail, like "Virgin Mojito". This recipe is almost exactly the same as the preparation of an alcoholic beverage. The difference is that in this case, the rum is not added to the cocktail, replacing it with soda, and pouring more ice.

A few tips for preparing the "right" Mojito " »

If you are interested in how to make "Mojito" at home properly, you should immediately say that although the basic recipe for a cocktail is simple, to observe all the subtleties of its preparation is quite problematic. In shops, a special mixture is used to make this cocktail, so that it is as similar as possible to the original one. It is produced by the company "Bacardi", so its quality can be trusted.

During the preparation, you must follow the sequence of actions. Despite the fact that the recipes do not require it, it is better to pour lime juice into sugar or sugar syrup, and not vice versa. This mixture should not just be mixed, but rubbed with a special pestle (madler). Smoothing mint leaves, do not overdo it, just lightly press on them to achieve the output of menthol oil. It is generally not recommended to tear mint into pieces. At the end of the preparation, a soda pop is added to the mojito cocktail, which gives the lightness of the drink, then the glass is decorated with mint and lime for exoticity. Ice for a cocktail can be slightly crushed with a blender, but do not bring it to the state of crumbs. Serve a drink with a large diameter straw.

The classic recipe is the most popular. But you can prepare a drink with the addition of strawberries, grapes, berries, apples and other fruits. As you wish. Have a great time!