You might know that we’ve been experimenting with margaritas.
Well, we’ve grown a little tired of them.
And as we have an abundance of mint in the garden, we’ve moved on to mojitos.
Plus, they’re about as perfect as a summertime cocktail can be.
(Did you know mint is very easy to grow? See hints below.)
Here’s how to make the best mojito, makes one cocktail:
Ingredients
1/2 oz simple syrup (see simple syrup directions below)
1 1/2 oz unflavored white rum
Juice of 1 lime
Soda water or 7Up*
A handful of fresh mint
Rinse the mint, and gently crush (saving one sprig for garnish)
Put the mint in a tall, clear, plain glass
Add the simple syrup, rum, and lime
Muddle
Fill glass with ice
Fill glass with soda water or 7Up
Garnish with the mint sprig
We recommend using a straw so you don’t get all that mint in your mouth.
Cheers!
Simple Syrup Directions:
Take equal parts sugar and water
Gently boil for 5 minutes
Let cool
Store in the fridge, up to 4 weeks
*Tom likes to use soda water. I prefer my cocktail a bit sweeter so I use diet 7Up.
Hints on Mint:
- Plant only in a container. If you plant it in your garden, it will take over the entire yard. And you will never be able to eradicate it.
- Try several different varieties. We like the standard spearmint & peppermint, but also pineapple mint and chocolate mint.
- The more you cut mint, the more it will grow. If the plant is getting leggy, trim it back. It will become more bushy (= produce more).
- If you’re not going to use the fresh mint you trimmed, you can freeze it. Just chop it, put a bit into each cube of an ice cube tray, cover with water and freeze. Once frozen, dislodge from the tray and store in a zippy in the freezer. The cubes are a great addition to your iced tea.