Mojitos
| March 27, 2012 | Posted by Vianney under Beverages |
My brother is a perfectionist. Every aspect of his life is met with a complete plan of attack.
Plan. Attack. Conquer.
He’s a Marine. Enough said. One evening I received this text.
“How do you make your mojitos?”
“Ummm, mint, rum sugar… why?”
“I’m having a get together… I want to serve mojitos.. I’ve tried several recipes, they all suck.”
“Text me a good recipe….”
I know he reads my blog…. Rum? Ah mijo… tequila is what your sis does, but really who denies a Marine information. Lucky for me I had Carrie. My lovable Tiki Tiki friend who had shared her Mojito by the pitcher recipe on her blog. I picked up a bottle of run and tested the recipe out. Delish!
Recipe from Tiki Tiki Blog
Ingredients
- Leaves from about 10 sprigs of mint (and some more for garnish at serving)
- 8 ounces fresh lime juice — please don’t use the bottled kind of lime juice.
- 8 ounces simple syrup (see recipe below)
- 16 ounces white rum
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of sugar
Instructions
- In a beautiful pitcher, add mint. lime juice and simple syrup and muddle it with a muddler or big spoon. Don’t go kung-fu on it, Be light and gentle on the mint. Add the rum.
- You can make this a few hours early and put in the fridge.
- Serve the mojito in a tall glass over crushed — yes, only crushed, ice — with a sprig of mint and top with a splash of sparkling water — if you want. I don’t tend to use the sparkling water.
- If you really want to impress, add a slice of sugar cane.
- And, of course, you can add more or less of anything to suit your taste — from the sugar, to the lime, to the rum.
- Simple Syrup Recipe
- Combine water and sugar in a small pan and heat on medium until the sugar dissolves. Let cool to room temperature.
- Simple Syrup can be kept in a glass container in the fridge for up to a month.
Notes
from Tiki Tiki blog~ http://tikitikiblog.com/mojitos-by-the-pitcher/#axzz1qAzXSvcd
© 2012, Sweet Life. All rights reserved.
My favorite coctail! I’m craving one right now!
What a wonderful drink for the upcoming warmer months! Can’t wait to try this when I have fresh mint in the garden.
Susan recently posted..Rosemary Herb Bread
This is my all-time favorite drink. This only thing I don’t like about it is the mint in the teeth!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective recently posted..Raspberry Lemon Curd Mini Pies
I rarely drink alcohol but this I must try. Looks very refreshing and I love mint.
Ivy recently posted..Greek Fava with two recipes: Greek Fava Soup with Pumpkin and Fava Dip
Pinned this one couple of days ago but just now getting here… I am used to the Hemingway style of Mojitos, his favorite drink created by a Cuban bartender so I have not tried one with tequila… will have to do that one too….
this one looks great
Drick recently posted..Blue Cheese Dressing with Crushed Pecans
I’m totally a sucker for a good mojito…but can’t seem to make one at home for hte life of me! Definitely trying this since we always seem to have rum around!
Joanne recently posted..Recipe: Red Lentil Soup with Lemon {eat.live.be.}
Oh my you mojito looks absolutely amazing. I could use couple of glasses of those today.
this looks so delicious
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Oooh..gulp..I need a pitcher full please
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Gotta love those mojitos! Can’t wait for the weather to get warmer to start enjoying them! Beautiful drink!
mjskit recently posted..Green Chile Succotash
Woo-hoo! Mojitos! Yes, please!
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This is a lovely mohito! My husband loves mohito, so i am keeping the recipe to try it!
Katerina recently posted..Coconut Chicken
My husband loves mohito! i am keeping this to make it for him!
I looove mojitos but I have never actually made them myself. I have to give these a try as the days are getting hotter. Thanks!!
Magda | My Little Expat Kitchen recently posted..The crème brûlée
Perfect for the weather! I could do with a pitcher just about now.
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Your “kung fu” remark had me giggling so much
That mojito looks delish!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com recently posted..Pistachio Birthday Cake
Absolutely summer drink…love it a lot:)
Perfect for the Summer months, love the fresh herbs in your pretty drink;-)
I am not a fan of alcoholic drinks, but mojitos are the only exception! Love this! Thanks for dropping by Vianney!
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Your brother is a Marine?? Oohrah! My honey is a Marine
LOVE mojitos! Thanks for this
DessertForTwo recently posted..Mixed Berry Sour Cream Pie
Perfect for warming weather! Looks fantastic
Hope you are having a great week…hugs
Magic of Spice recently posted..What’s for breakfast? California Scramble with Toast
OMG!! I love Mojitos and this one is looking so refreshing!
Cheers,
Lia.
Lia recently posted..Lasagne with spinach and black beans / Lasanha com espinafres e feijão preto!
Mojitos are one of my favorite drinks. So refreshing!!
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Smile. I could use one of these! Thank you for sharing your sweet minty treat with me. I hope you are having a wonderful Tuesday!
Monet recently posted..Chocolate Nutella Cake
It looks wonderful! A great summer drink.
Cheers,
Rosa
Mojitos are probably my favorite mixed drink for summer! We even enjoyed a few on St Pattys Day this year because the weather was just so warm
Yum!
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