Mojito is one of the most popular "summer" cocktails in the world, the best drink for a hot July evening. The cocktail is prepared from the simplest ingredients, is easy to prepare and gives a lot of creativity.
The Mojito cocktail was invented in Cuba in the 30s of the 20th century and has become a kind of visiting card of the island. Light and refreshing, it is perfect not only for fun friendly parties, but also for a solemn event. Cooking a mojito is quite simple, you just need to know a few secrets so that it turns out not too sour or bitter.
To prepare 4 servings of "Mojito" you will need: 4 medium-sized limes, 30-35 sprigs of mint, 200 ml of white rum, 12 tbsp. tablespoons of sugar (it is better to take brown cane sugar for authenticity), soda (regular carbonated drinking water), ice. High standard highball glasses are used for mojitos.
In chilled glasses, you need to put lime slices (1 lime per glass), peeled. It is also necessary to add mint leaves and sugar there and gently crush with a pestle, without disturbing the structure of the zest, since the destruction of the structure can lead to the fact that the mojito will come out bitter. Add white rum to the resulting mixture, cover the glass with crushed ice, and then top up with sparkling water or soda, mix everything with a high spoon and serve, garnished with a slice of lime and a mint leaf. The mojito should be served immediately after preparation.
Non-alcoholic mojito is made without added rum.
