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Cocktail Recipe: Mojito
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Mojito
 
courtesy of Kevin Lacassin
 
The mojito is a cuban drink made with rum, sugar soda water and fresh mint.  Although there are several variations, notably the use of dark rum instead of white rum, make sure yours is made with FRESH mint; there is no substitute.  At one time, it was said that my mojitos were considered to be some of the best in New Orleans; they should be, I've had a lot of practice!  I've made hundreds of them, at private parties, at The Columns and at Sugar Magnolia, where they were a house specialty.  This is a refreshing drink and it is made to go down smooth.  Perfect for a hot summer day by the pool.
 
Ingredients
 
Fresh Mint Leaves
White Sugar (approximately 2 tsp.)
Lime Slice or Wedge
Juice of 1/2 Lime (fresh squeezed is best)
2 oz. White Rum (I prefer Bacardi Limon)
Soda water (or 7-Up for a sweeter drink)
Cracked Ice
 
Method
 
In a mixing glass, add a slice of lime, sugar and several mint leaves over a couple of ice cubes or a bit of crushed ice.  Lightly muddle until the sugar dissolves and you smell the mint.  Fill the glass half way with ice, add rum and squeeze in fresh lime juice and shake. Strain over cracked ice in a highball glass or double rocks glass. Top with soda water (or 7-Up), garnish with mint sprig and lime slice and serve.

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