Italian Mojito Food

FROZEN MOJITO

Steps:

• Combine simple syrup, lime juice and mint leaves in a blender and blend until combined. Add the rum and crushed ice and blend until frothy. Pour into 2 rocks glasses and garnish with mint sprigs.

GOOD MOJITO

Steps:

• Muddle the lime juice, sugar, and mint leaves together in the bottom of a cocktail glass until the mint has broken down a bit, about 1 minute. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Add the rum and soda water over the ice. Pour the mixture back and forth from from the glass to another glass to mix. Garnish with the lime wedge and enjoy.

ITALIAN MOJITO

Steps:

• Juice one lime, reserving juice. Dice the lime shell.
• Place Tuaca in bottom of shaker with mint leaves. Muddle leaves along with lime shell until the fresh mint flavor is released. Add simple syrup and rum along with cracked ice. Shake to break up the mint leaves.
• Pour into tall mojito glass over more cracked ice. Top with Asti Spumante or your favorite sweet champagne. Stir and serve.

MOJITO RECIPE

Steps:

• Muddle the lime juice, sugar and mint leaves in a small jug, crushing the mint as you go - you can use the end of a rolling pin for this. Pour into a tall glass and add a handful of ice.
• Pour over the rum, stirring with a long-handled spoon. Top up with soda water, garnish with mint and serve.