Mojito (say it with an accent)

Out of necessity, I have recently become hooked on mojitos - this is due to a very aggressive mint plant in a window box.  Once the mint dies or they make an aggressive tequila plant, I will switch back to my beloved margaritas.  Til then, I am a mojito gal.

What you need:
fresh mint
silver rum (do NOT get crappy rum...trust me on this.  There is not enough in a mojito to cover up crap rum)
soda water
sugar or sweet n low
lime juice

Step 1: Put on your helmet and padding and wrestle a sprig off your mint shrub/tree.  Pop it in a glass.

Step 2: Add a tsp of sugar or 2 packets of sweet n low.

Step 3: Add just enough soda water to cover the sugar (VERY little)

Step 4: Use a pestle or similar implement to muddle the mint, sugar, and soda water.  What is muddle?  Smoosh it with force so that the flavors all seep out and mix.

Step 5: Add rum:soda water in a 1:3 part ratio.

Step 6: Squirt in lime juice to taste (I like it more tart, so .5-1 tbsp, and then stir.



If you want to do a less traditional route, you can add a splash of fruit juice or include fruit slices in the muddling step.  Play around with it to find your favorite flavor!

Mojito with a splash of Light Cranberry Juice

Do you know what mojitos go well with?  Lamb.