Mojito

Description: The Cuban crowd-pleaser, a sweet & refreshing drink with a hint of mint.

Time: 5 mins

Difficulty: Medium

Glass type: Highball glass

Dietary Notes: None

Origin: Cuba

• White rum - 25ml
• Soda water - 100ml
• Lime - 10ml
• Granulated sugar - 1tsp
• Mint - 2 handfuls

1. Muddle the lime juice, sugar and 1 handful of mint leaves together in a shaker using a cocktail muddler, the aim is to bash and grind the sugar into the mint.
2. Add the shot of rum and a couple cubes of ice, then shake until the shaker is ice cold.
3. Strain the mixture into an ice filled glass along with the other handful of mint leaves (unbashed), then fill to the top with soda water.
4. Stir and garnish with mint leaf and a slice of lime on top to serve.
5. Add more of whatever ingredient you need to suit your own taste.
6. Add different fresh fruits and syrups to easily create flavoured mojitos (strawberry, pineapple etc.)