- August 30, 2018

A Cuban Take on Mojitos

Welcome to Thirsty Thursdays at the Shedquarters!

On a recent trip to Cuba, my friends came back with a new (some a renewed) love of mojitos. I’ve always been one that could take them or leave them, but these gals told me I had to try a mojito made “the Cuban way.” So here we go…

Here’s what you need:

12 -15 small fresh mint sprigs, plus 4 more for garnish.
¹⁄₄ cup sugar, plus.
2 tablespoons sugar, sifted (can use superfine sugar)
¹⁄₂ cup fresh lime juice, chilled.
³⁄₄ cup white rum or ³⁄₄ cup golden rum, chilled.
8 dashes Angostura bitters.
2 cups club soda, chilled.
crushed ice

Here’s how to make the mojitos:

In a large container or bowl, muddle mint with sugar until the mint is coarsely chopped and the sugar has turned a shade of green.
Add lime juice, rum and bitters and stir until sugar dissolves.
Strain into a small pitcher.
Pour into iced tea or mojito glasses that are filled about 1/3 with crushed ice and top each drink with 1/2 cup of the club soda. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.