How to Make a Mojito

The later the summer grows, the hotter the weather becomes, and we search out clean, crisp flavors to ease the heat.

This delicious rum-based cocktail quickly throws off the heat of the summer and is a lovely start to a relaxing summer evening.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 3 oz light rum (Bacardi Silver is nice)
• Juice of 1 lime (Fresh lime, please!)
• 2 tsp sugar
• 3 sprigs of fresh mint
• 1 sprig of fresh Stevia (a sweet herb)
• Soda water
• Old fashioned glass, or any heavy bottomed glass

1. Toss the mint, stevia, and sugar into a mixing glass with a splash of the soda water.

2. Gently muddle them until the sugar is dissolved and you can smell the mint. Make sure the mint is well bruised.

3. Add the lime juice and the rum, shake well with ice, strain and serve over cracked ice.

4. Garnish with mint and lime.

Tips & Warnings

• Alternatively, make a pitcher! Muddle a handful of mint and some sugar in the bottom of a pitcher. Wedge up some limes, squeeze them into the pitcher, then toss the limes in. Throw in a handful of cracked ice, pour in about 1/2 a pitcher of rum and 1/4 pitcher of soda water. Stir well. Sit in the back yard and drink until the pitcher is gone.
• Always drink responsibly! Never drink alcohol on an empty stomach - keep plenty of snacks at hand.
• Alternate cocktails with water to combat dehydration. Alcohol is a diuretic!
• Please use a designated driver.

[acole]

on 7/14/2008 Good.