This is a freshly made Mojito and an extremely refreshing drink and with this heat wave we are ‘enjoying’ in Ontario one of these delicious drinks would go down very easily right now. The heat today has been an amazing 28°C and its only the 12 May, so I thought of this drink instantly for the weekly photo challenge that I participate in.
The drink in the plastic cup was made in Cayo Coco, Cuba and the Cubans have this cocktail down to a fine art. I have tried making one myself but it’s just not the same; probably because there is no sun, white sand and beautiful blue water to go with it!
The reason I love this drink is because it is not sweet like most cocktails. It does have a small amount of sugar in it, I hasten to add, and here is the recipe if you are interested in trying one for yourself.
Teaspoon sugar (but you can add more if you prefer or use syrup
Lime Juice (half a lime)
Fresh mint
Dash of Angostura bitters (optional)
Club Soda or Sparkling Water
White rum (single or double shot, up to you)
Ice
You put the sugar, lime juice and mint in a glass and then mush it together with a muddler, or the back of a spoon will work just as well if you don’t have the fancy bar tools. This brings out the flavour of the mint and stirs in the sugar.
Then add the rum and ice and top up your glass with club soda or sparkling water for a wonderful refreshing drink. You can add an extra sprig of mint for decoration if you are entertaining or feel so inclined.
Enjoy and stay frosty!
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Albatz Travel Adventures
The pink straw really adds a tropical touch!
Pennie
Thanks Albatz :).
elizz
hi pennie.. i also love this cocktail.. well i used to like cuba libre but mojito is much better.. i couldn’t make it from scratch and it’s good that bacardi has a bottled mojito..
Penelope
Hey Eliizz, I have tried the barcardi mojito and I have to say it’s not bad and does save the hassle of having to make it yourself. However, it’s not quite the same as the real thing and sometimes when something takes a lot of effort to make, I actually appreciate it more. Plus, you don’t drink so many….LOL!
elizz
you’re right pennie, nothing beats the real thing..
janalinesmalman
This looks delicious! Perfect drink for this lovely hot summer we are having in the UK.
Penelope
My mum was telling me how hot it was over there now, after a pretty lousy start to summer. I only wish you could drink Mojito’s all day, but alas that would not be good LOL!
Naomi Baltuck
Mmmm. I want!
Penelope
Yes, me tooo! 🙂
Busanee Dominguez
Love Mojitos..the mint certainly makes the drink. 🙂
Penelope
I totally agree Busanee:)
adinparadise
This is one of my favourite cocktails. Thanks for the recipe. 🙂
Penelope
You are very welcome, enjoy 🙂
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Lovely contribution Pennie and now I have the recipe, thank you!
Inside the Mind of Isadora
Looks re – fresh – ing …. YUMMY.
Penelope
And just perfect on a really really hot day 🙂
mrscarmichael
now you know how much I love a mojito (included one in mine as well) and BTW in Barcelona they offer 2 ways of making one without the sugar!
Penelope
Without sugar great, I am going to have to look for that recipe. Do you have a link or do you know it yourself?
mrscarmichael
No, so sorry it was on the menu in a couple of bars I went to in Barcelona (home to the perfect mojito).
Kongo
My kind of woman! The monkey should go drinking with you.
Penelope
Sounds like fun Kongo 🙂
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Jennifer Avventura
Yum, I love a good mojito!
Penelope
Me too, and they taste so much better when someone makes one for you 🙂
Cardinal Guzman
Sounds and looks tasty!
Penelope
If you haven’t tried one Cardinal you really should 🙂
viveka
Could I order two for my balcony this afternoon, please. Brilliant shot. It screams freshness and refreshing.
Penelope
Thanks Viveka and I’ll make that order for three as I think I’ll join you 🙂
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i*Kan
Great photo. Makes me want to reach out, grab and drink it!
Penelope
Thank you I*Kan I have to say I was drooling as I was posting this 🙂
Tina Schell
My brother’s all-time favorite drink too. Me? I’m a cosmo gal but love your photo
Penelope
Thanks Tina, my daughter loves a Cosmo and I have to say that I have drank a few in my time. Please tell your brother that he has great taste 🙂
kz
looks really refreshing! ^^ thanks for the recipe 🙂
Penelope
Thank you KZ, enjoy if you decide to make one.
Bams Triwoko
So ‘fresh’ and… yummy… 🙂
Penelope
It tastes as good as it looks 🙂
sustainabilitea
Oh, yes, I’d like one of these right now, but it might muddle me. 🙂
janet
Penelope
LOL, I definitely wouldn’t drink one until I was done for the day, then it wouldn’t matter 🙂
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2812 photography
Oh I love this! Recipe and all!
Penelope
Are you going to try one Pete? If so let me know what you think of it 🙂
2812 photography
I’ve got the recipe, I just have to get the ingredients together. When I do, I’ll let you know!
Schelley - What Is It?!?
Yum!
Penelope
They are tasty Schelley, you should try one…..if you’re old enough to drink that is 🙂
Schelley - What Is It?!?
LOL! I’m definitely old enough to partake in this adult beverage! 🙂
Penelope
Hey that’s great Schelley, let me know if you try one. In your photo you look very beautiful and young so I wasn’t sure :).