{Fresh mint from our garden}
I simply adore Mojitos. There is something so satisfying when you taste this refreshing drink. It’s definitely a lazy-by-the-pool type of drink, and what better way to celebrate summer than a revitalizing Mojito cocktail! Well, I guess getting it served by a cabana boy would make it better, right?
This cocktail offers it all. It’s tart from the lime juice, sweet from the simple syrup, bubbly from the club soda, has zing from the muddled mint leaves, is crisp from the rum, and if that was not enough, it can be specialized to your liking by adding various fruit purees! You’ll have to source the cabana boy yourself though.
Dalia’s Delicious Mojitos Serves 2 people
Mojito Ingredients:
- 2 large sprigs of fresh mint leaves
- ½ cup of white rum
- ¼ cup of simple syrup
- 3 tablespoons of lime juice
- 1½ cup of club soda
- Crushed Ice
Simple Syrup Ingredients:
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of sugar
Directions: Bring water to a light boil in a small saucepan, remove from heat and stir in sugar. Let cool.
Place ice in a beverage shaker then add in the rum, mint leaves, lime juice and simple syrup. Muddle the ingredients for 1 minute then shake well and serve over crushed ice in a glass. Top off each glass with a splash of club soda.
Garnish each glass with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint. Enjoy sipping this delicious and oh-so-refreshing cocktail during the hot summer evenings. Ole!
