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The recipe: The mojito
The Mojito is a refreshing, iconic cocktail originating from Cuba. It’s made with a handful of key ingredients such as fresh mint, rum, sugar, lime and sparkling water. This blend creates a well-balanced drink, with fresh, citrusy flavors, complemented by a touch of sweetness and a light fizz. The Mojito is usually served in a tall glass filled with plenty of ice and garnished with mint leaves and lime slices to add a touch of freshness and visual appeal. This classic cocktail is loved for its combination of invigorating flavors and thirst-quenching character, making it a popular choice on hot summer days or during moments of relaxation and celebration.
- CUBAN RUM 40 ML
- LIME 4 WEDGES
- CANE SUGAR SYRUP 20 ML
- FRESH MINT 12 LEAVES
- PERRIER 30 ML
- DIFFICULTY 2/5
- PREP TIME 3 MIN
THE STEPS:
- In a Mojito glass, place the fresh mint leaves and lime wedges.
- Add the liquid cane sugar to the glass.
- Using a cocktail muddler or a spoon, gently crush the mint leaves and squeeze the juice from the lime wedges to release the aromas.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes until it’s about three-quarters full.
- Pour the white rum into the glass.
- Gently stir with a spoon to combine the ingredients.
- Top up the glass with sparkling water.
- Garnish the Mojito with a few fresh mint leaves and lime wedges.
- Serve the Mojito immediately with a straw.
History of the Mojito
The Mojito, the quintessential Cuban cocktail, embodies all on its own the freshness and exoticism of the Caribbean. Its origins date back to the 16th century, when English sailors landed in Havana. Legend has it that a drink made from tafia (the ancestor of rum), lime, sugar and mint was drunk back then for its medicinal properties, particularly to fight scurvy and purify water. This early version, known as El Draque in tribute to Francis Drake, laid the groundwork for what would later become the Mojito.
Over the centuries, tafia was replaced by smoother, more refined Cuban rum, and the recipe was modernized to win over more palates. In the 1920s, as Cuba drew tourists and writers from around the world, the Mojito earned its stripes in the bars of Havana. Among its most famous fans was Ernest Hemingway, who helped popularize the cocktail internationally.
The Mojito owes its success to the perfect balance between the freshness of mint, the acidity of lime and the sweetness of sugar, enhanced by the aromatic power of rum and the lightness of sparkling water. Today, it is regarded as one of the most iconic cocktails in the world, a symbol of conviviality and summer relaxation. Whether enjoyed on a Cuban beach or on a sunny terrace, it keeps that scent of escape and authenticity that make it an unshakable staple of bar menus.
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