Mojito is a cocktail invented in Cuba, usually based on rum and lime. But a Russian person would not be like that if he had not invented his own recipe for this drink - based on vodka.
Russian way of making "Mojito" - based on vodka
The mojito prepared according to the recipe with vodka practically does not differ in taste from the classic one, it is its budget option. Try it and you can see for yourself.
You will need the following ingredients:
- 60 ml of vodka;
- 3 sprigs of mint;
- 3 tbsp. Sahara;
- ice cubes;
- soda water.
Pick up in the garden or buy mint sprigs on the market, rinse well under running water, cut into small pieces and send to a glass. Pour lime juice there and add sugar. Put ice cubes in a glass - to the top. Pour vodka on top of all the ingredients and mix carefully, but very thoroughly. Fill the remaining space in the glass with soda. The more such water, the less the strength of the drink will be. The Mojito cocktail is ready. It remains to decorate it with mint leaves or lime wedges - as you like. The lack of rum has practically no effect on the taste of the drink. Only those people who are very familiar with the real drink are able to notice the change that has taken place.
The second recipe "Mojito" - with vodka and "Sprite"
I must say that such an alcoholic drink with "Mojito" is completely unsuitable for people with allergies or asthma. And healthy people can drink it only in special cases. Since it contains various additives that are not useful for the human body, and can be addictive. Moreover, due to the inclusion in the composition of this "Mojito" drink "Sprite" (or other similar carbonated water), it causes constant thirst.
You need to prepare a cocktail like this: take 3-6 mint leaves, put them in a glass. Pour 60 ml of vodka on top, cover with ice cubes and fill with Sprite. Mix everything well. The drink is ready.
Other options for making "Mojito" with vodka
The above recipes for a drink with vodka can be varied in accordance with your own wishes. A delicious "Mojito" cocktail with vodka will turn out if you replace soda with sparkling water, for example, 7up. In addition, you can put fruit or berry puree made from apple, peach, strawberry or raspberry into the glass. Such changes will not only not worsen, but on the contrary will improve the taste of your favorite drink, make it richer and more original.
Now you know how to make Mojito with vodka. Make a cocktail according to the recipes given above. But remember that any alcoholic drinks are good in moderation.
