mojito madness
By Kassy
The drink is awesome but if done the way my guests wanted it, it is a bartender`s nightmare.I had to muddle 6 sprigs of mint with 4 sugar cubes and 3/4 of a fresh lime,add 2 ounces of rum and ice, shake; then strain into rocks or even better, straight up, then a splash of soda. I`ll take making an old-fashion any day! And these people would visit me twice a shift and drink 2 or 3 each. if that`s not bad enough, other people saw it and said, Oh, I`ll try one of those. MOJITO MADNESS!!! ( A great way to impress your friends at home though ) Bottoms up !
soda so good!
By
George Sinclair
the featured recipe is perfect.....apart from the crushed ice! if you use crushed ice, you do not need the soda water. if you use ice cubes, as they do in the Bodeguita del Medio, you must use soda water.
Yum
By Claire
I like to substitute the white rum with gin, and then add a 3tablespoons of lemon juice instead of lime. Plus add crushed ice not cubed. I call it mojito mojo. OH yeah I add 2 sugar cubes not 3.
mojitos meet miami
By vanita
this drink is incredible. for the absolute best mojito you will ever try you must goto NIKK BEACH in south beach. for the out of towners its at ONE OCEAN DRIVE. the drink, the atmosphere, the gorgeous people...could it get any better?
Need Angostura
In Cuba where this drink originated they add a couple drops of Angostura bitters at the end - makes it way better. Also, don't discard the mint leaves, leave them in.
angustora bitters
The Angostura bitters are aded only sometimes and never aded in Del Medio (where it was supposed to have been invented)
Best Drink Ever!
By Mike's Wife
If you live in the DC Metro area, go to Cafe Salsa in Old Town Alexandria for an amazing Mojito! They garnish it with the mint leaves and a pure cane sugar stick. Amazing taste!!!
Good
By Jen
This recipe is good, but for the best Mojito, be sure to visit the Eatery in New York City.
Mojito rico!
The Mojito is the smoothest drink and the best are served at Bahama Breeze in Tampa and Orlando, Florida. They come with pure sugar cane sticks and mint leaves. Enjoy =)
Man oh man is this refreshing.
By E. Wilks
Last night we were at a bar in Denver called "The Samba Room". I was looking for something new to drink and my friend suggested a Mojito. So I ordered one. I saw the guy starting to pour the Bacarti into the shaker. "Egad!" I thought, as I generally despise any non-spiced rums. But don't let that hold you back. As of late April 2003 the Mojito has replaced the gin and tonic as my favorite Summer cocktail. The Samba Room adds a sliver of sugar cane to as a wonderful garnish. I have to learn how to properly make it at home.
pojarne
By Jose Alvarez
I would have to say down in Miami we substitute sugar cane juice for the soda water and sugar.
andrew
Spanish mojito's are the best for me. They often use brown sugar and aometimes even dark rum to give it a deeper mose excellent flavor.
By K. Balog
Habanna Villiage in the Adams Morgan district of Washington DC has the best Mojito I've had
Samba Room
Actually, the best is at the Samba Room. Made with cane sugar syrup and a cane stick for stirring. By the pitcher, of course.
Rums?
I understand that a true mojito is made with Cuban rum. The national rum of cuba is supposedly "Havana Club". Unfortunately due to the embargo, it is not available in the US. Can anyone recommend an authentic replacement?
MACHINE
OTHER THEN CUBA, I MAKE AN OUTSTANDING MOJITO.
THE TRICK IS SIMPLE TAKE YOUR TIME, MAKING A DRINK IS LIKE HAVING SEX YOU MUST DO THE FOR PLAY BEFORE YOU GET TO THE CLIMAX(DRINKING IT) I SUGGEST IF YOU CAN FIND CUBAN RUM, WHICH IS NOT THAT HARD, I GET TWO BOTTLES EVERY YEAR WHEN I GO TO CUBA(I AM AMERICAN) MUDDLE THE SUGER AND MINTY STALK UNTIL IT COMES TO A SYRUP THEN YOU FINISH IT OFF BY ADDING THE RUM(IN CUBA THEY USE ALMOST ALL RUM WITH A SPLASH OF SODA IF YOU HAVE THE LIVER FOR IT gOOD HUNTING AND BETTER DRINKING
Pretty Freakin Good
By Eternal-E
This drink was just recently introduced to me. its pretty damn good but if your going to drink it. stick to it cuz if you go back to drinking beers they are going to taste hella nasty. I highly recomend this drink.
just sucks that there are leaves in it.
Mojito's in NJ
By
annemannarino@yahoo.com
The best new place, Elements, opened in Sea Bright, NJ. Jon Bon Jovi's brother owns the place and the MOJITO's are THE BEST IN NJ!!! The bartenders are cute too!....
mojito in denver
By A.S.
another great mojito in Denver is served at Cuba Cuba. Anyone who likes this drink should try it there
better solution
By
slaaby@aol.com
A proper Mojito should be made with sugar cane juice as it changes the entire complexity of the drink. No hunks of sugar cane on hand? Try using 2-3 tsp of disolved dark brown sugar rather than white refined sugar (raw sugar could suffice too).
Mojito Madness
Just had my first and it was awesome at Bahamma Breeze in Towson. Sugar cane is fresh squeezed, hand crushed lime and mint, Cruzan citrus rum (yum!) and crushed ice. I think a splash of soda water. Garnished with a piece of cane and straw. D'arcy makes the best. Food is great there too.
Excellent
By Susan's Husband
Recently had the French Mojito at "MIX" just off Central Park S. with Champagne subbed for the soda. Amazing!
Hawaiian Mojito?
In Honolulu they make it with Bacardi Limon instead of plain rum. Goes down like water. MMMMM
Carolyn in NJ
By Carolyn in NJ
Just tried my first Mojito at the Babalu Grill in Atlantic City. Drink was great and the atmosphere unbeatable with congo drums for seats scattered at the bar. Ricky Ricardo would be proud!
bitters are better
Been drinking them since 96 when I was intriduced to them in Puerto Vallarta....sugar cane juice and bitters guys...that's the way to go....
Paul C in NYC
Mojitos at Trump International under the silver globe on the patio is a smooth segway from a day in Central Park to the nightlife.
Ben in Florida
By Ben
I bartend and making this drink can be annoying at times. I've had many mojitos in attempts to perfect my own recipe, the addition of a few shakes of angostura bitters does add a little zest. Give a try!
The World's Best Mojito
By
phinupe78@hotmail.com
Is served in the old San Juan section of San Juan Puerto Rico at a restaurant called the Parrot Club. If ever there, check it out!
More Than One !!!!!!
By I only drink when Im alone or with somebody
MOJITO
I bunch fresh mint leaves
6 to 8 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup white rum
6 cups club soda
6 cups crushed ice
Wash and stem the mint leaves, reserving 6 whole sprigs for garnish. Place the mint leaves in the bottom of a sturdy pitcher and add the sugar. Mash the mint leaves and sugar together, using the tip of a wooden spoon – this extracts the mint oils. Add the lime juice and rum and stir until the sugar is dissolved. The recipe can be made several hours ahead to this stage. However, expect some discoloring in the mint leaves if you make the mojitos more than 20 minutes ahead.
Just before serving, add the club soda and gently stir to mix. Partially fill 6 highball glasses with ice. Add the mojito mixture and garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint.
Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Lovely
By dyberrah
Mojitos are the best - they make me very happy :)
I like to use Bajan rum - Cockspur preferably - I like the more complex flavour of the amber rum vs white.
Muddler tip: we use plastic beer glasses and muddle with our marble pestel.
Heaven....
mojitos vernazza
By Rafael
I've had many mojitos all over the world and by far the best are served at the Belforte Bar in Vernazza, Italy. . .
mint leaves, squeeze of lime, azucar all ground together,
add crushed ice, white rum, splash of soda water. . .
shaken and serve. . .
Bartender's Nightmare?
By Hakalugi
This is an excellent drink! And yes, most excellent drinks require a bit of detailed work. It's a shame that the bartenders of today don't exhibit the attention to detail that used to exist in the past. Instead it is quantity over quality. What a shame. So many of the best drinks in the world will never be produced by a bartender because the are just too complex (and thus time consuming). Check out the Grog Log by Jeff Berry for some historic exquisite drinks that you most likely will not find in a contemporary bar.
Brit Mojito!
By Dj Bunnygirl
The tips above are a great excuse to try loads of different types of mojitos!! Thanks! If your heading over to the U.K; The Ebony bar at Brighton marina on the south coast does a fantastic fresh mojito! Made to your preference of sweetness with 5 yr old havana club! Gotta love the turqoise piano too!
Miami
By Mitch
Mojitos at Mangos in South Beach were the ultimate, aside from the ones served in the Trump International in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
Mojito Man
BEST DRINK IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!
Here is THE perfect mojito (22 years of research)
1.5 ounce rum
6 mint leaves
1/4 of a lime juice
1 wedge of lime
6 ounces club soda
1 1/2 tsp sugar
confection sugar for rim of glass
DIRECTIONS
put lime juice and rum with leaves and muddle (squish)together for at least a minute
add sugar and mix well
add soda
rim glass with lime wedge and sugar
you'll be singing my praise after 1st sip
I believe I have tasted marti mohito mixed with cranberry juice, but cannot recall the recipe? If you know of this recipe please let me know
Champagne instead of soda?
By Jim Hoffa
Had a great "Hemmingway" mojito at DC Metro resturant Cieba's. They used champagne instead of club soda & results were great!
By Wiz
I am recently new to mojito's..The Cayote Grille on Pacific Coast Hwy in the Laguna Beach, CA makes the best I have had thus far...They make the traditional Mojito and a variation, using Parrot Bay rum in Pineapple, Coconut and Mango flavors..I love mixing the Pineapple and Coconut, wow...but the mango is also great...I now make them at home...using 2.5 oz flavored rum, a jigger of Rose's Lime Juice, 1/4 lime 1.5 tsp sugar, about 8-10 sprigs of mint and soda. You gotta try em...
The freezing mojito
Come to Oslo.. The mojito at Bar Boca is a killer!
COBBLESTONES Kahuna
By
Scott Plath
Inspired by the blood orange and calamansi driven Mojito at the Spice Market in NYC's Meatpacking district, COBBLESTONES of Lowell, MA will be enjoying Mojito Madness this summer '05. Stop in!
Mojitos Made an alcoholic outta me
By Amelia
We put Apple Bicardi in our mojitos.And you can buy Sugar cane at your local grocery store to make it look like the pros.
There is a place in South Beach Miami that serves the BEST mojitos ever. Cafe Nuvo/Mojitos bar.... if you're ever there stop in for a drink. AWESOME PLACE, FOOD & DRINKS!!!!
Start with Ripe Lime
By
Sean Game
The most important thing is the lime. Limes that are picked too early are bitter, no matter how green and juicy they look. And, you have to cut limes just before you mix the drink. You can't let them sit which also means you can NOT make this drink ahead of time. Lime will become bitter if it sits. I like using a 1/2 lime instead of 1/4 -- otherwise, Mojito Man's recipe is the best :) YUM!
My 2 Cents
By Karen
Nikkis in South Beach is definitely better than Bahama Breeze's, although it is pretty good. PF Chang's has a Pear Mojito, which is pretty tasty depending on who makes it.
LEAVE the mint in! I like to mince the mint and then muddle...a little mint in every sip...tasty um delicious!
Awesome
By
Katie
I had a mojito for the first time this week and this drink rocks. An easy way to make mass mojitos is by getting an empty gallon of water, add a liter of soda water, a liter of rum, and fill with minute maid lime-aid. Add mint at the end. It's great to bring to parties or just hanging out with friends!
Joan
Had my first Mojito ever at the new Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas. I'm addicted. It was so cool and refreshing after being out in temps over 100 that day. Thanks to the cocktail waitress there who recommended that over a Pina Colada.
Coconut Mojitos at Lotus!
By 2Cs in COLO
I tried the Mojitos at Zengo's in Denver and they had me intrigued. But, having just spent a weekend in New York, I discovered the Coconut Mojito at Lotus New York and its the best drink ever! It has coconut run, sugar cane, coconut milk and mint leaves. I'm going to try to recreate it tomorrow. Has anyone tried to make this one? It's heavenly.
Mixes work good too...
By Julio
Sometimes (most of the time) it is a pain to go thru all the work to muddle the leaves. I have found that Gino's Mojito Mix works great. Just add rum and soda. Google the name and give it a try.
Sexy Mojito
The best Mojito is at BASOO in Adams Morgan in Washington, DC! After drinking them you feel soo goood!
cups? never that - pitchers yes!
By mojito on SoBe
to the person who posted about the mojito's offered by Nikki Beach in South Beach Miami big thumbs up - this undoubtedly has been the best place where i've had my mojito and yes you never get mojito's by the glass even if you are by yourself - pitchers are the way to go and believe me, you'll finish it in no time!
Mad Hattie's mojito news
everyone is missing the most important ingredient: mashing the stem of the mint sprigs is where the true mojito flavor comes from. The mint leaves are more for decoration. I was told this information by every bartender in Cuba who made the drink!
My Key West Mojito
The Conch Republic Bar in Key West has an awesome Mojito Mango. The recipe for it actually showed up in the Cooking Light magazine. I made it just a few minutes ago, and enjoying every drop as I am writing. SOOOOO...OOO good!!! Melissa
Mojito
I would try Zoom bar in granada nicaragua, The rum is Flora de cana one of the top 4 rums in the world.
Havana Club
You can get Havana Club in most Caribbean countries. I got a bottle in Jamaica and just slipped it in with my Jamaican rums.
passion fruit
try a passion fruit mojito, it is a taste explosion. you can get passion fruit juice at most supermarkets, substitute the juice for the limes.
Mojito's in Fairfax Virgina
By Ed Brewer
Try Coastal Flats Restauran. They use Cruzan light rum and leave the leaves in. Also use fresh quartered sugar cane as stirrers.
Nightmare
This is a bartender's nightmare if the customer expects it to be right. But no customer should come into an Irish pub asking for one. I get at least one idiot a night asking for them...again, at an Irish pub, not bar.
By Jenny Brown
I had the BEST coconut mojito in denver... with sprite, coconut milk, malibu rum, & mint leaves with a little lime juice. I had 2 right in a row. It was like dessert.
Best Mojitos in NYC
By ANGELO
I to travel and frequent various restaurants locally and abroad.Best Mojito in my opinion was mango mojito
in Cuba.The closest thing around to even come close to that is a restaurant in NY on Thompson street in the village called "CUBA" .Believe you me try the
rasberry mojito or the coconut mojito.Best my wife and I have ever tasted
Sugar Cane/Nikki Beach
By Kate
Best drink in the world. Best are at Nikki Beach. Sugar cane makes the difference - simple syrup or sugar just isn't the same.
Best drink In Mexico
By Kathy Finn
I went to Puerta vallarta about a month ago and had one for the first time,let me just say it was awesome. I am not a rum fan. It was my drink for the 2 weeks we were there.
FLORIDA HOUSE INN MOJITO
By Brenda
I had my first mojito at the Florida House Inn in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. It was made by a new bartender named Linda and it was awesome. I am hooked. She made it from scratch but there is a Marti Mojito Rum that makes it easier. (Jose Marti stayed at the Florida House in the 1800s)
cuba convert
I have only ever had mojitos in Cuba, made slowly by hand with cane sugar, fresh lemon juice crushed ice and very little soda. or no soda. Luckily I live in Canada and can buy real cuban white rum. I am now growing mint out back, and can pick it any time of the year. There are many types. Do not get the kind that smells like toothpaste. Sniff the plant and you will know. yes ! leave the leaves in the glass. it is supposed to be a little messy cuz it's enjoyed mostly outdoors. Like the cuban people it is fresh, honest and highly sociable. If you are american, forget the politics. my travel agent is info@cubasitours.com. Krisz will fix you up through Toronto.
Cuban Defector Mojito
There's a great rest. in Providence, R.I. called 10. They make a mojito with coconut rum instead of plain run. It's amazing!
Spiced Mojito
Try Captain Morgan instead of ordinary Rum - My favorite!
smashed mint
By mark
don't just leave 1/2 of the mint leaves in the glass and mash them into ice cubes creating large chrushed ice.
Added twist...
By Loren
This is a great basic recipe, but try using real sugar cane juice, if you can find it, instead of sugar or sugar syrup. It will elevate your mojito to new levels. Receipe with sugar cane juice on mojitocompany.com
mojito in milwaukee
the wicked hop in the 3rd ward and sol fire on the east side make great mojitos and sol fire has 2-4-1 on thursday, drink up!!
Make a Mint simple syrup!
By Mojito guy from CA
The key to any mojito is the mint, which can vary depending on how potent the mint is. Try this great method - create a simple syrup by using Bigelow's Mint Medley Tea (I use about 8 bags) and sugar, and water. Heat it up to dissolve the sugar. Place in a bottle and add this in place of sugar. It really works great and is always available from your refrigerator on a moment's notice. Still garnish with mint - friends LOVE it! Also convenient when taking it camping or BBQ.
WOLRD TRAVLER
Some people in japan call this a degrading fluid to put into your stomach. BUT then agian they eat live octopuss. DRINK UP
PS. CRUSH or purree the mint and add to the drink. IT IS SUBLIME
And another way
By Cherry
The tradtional mojito is my new favorite drink, but I had a pretty good twist in a restaurant called Wish in South Beach- a "frozen" mojito. It's Rose's liime (I know, but you really gotta' try it), white rum, mint, sugar, and ice in a blender. I don't know the amounts but you can experiment. When done right, like they do, it's really good. And easier than making the other ones for a party, anyway.
Easy at home Mojito
Mint is the easiest darn thing to grow. One little $3 plant in a pot will keep you in Mojitos all summer. Try this:
First put an equal part sugar and water in a small pot ove rlo heat. Melt sugar. Take off heat and put in fridge. THis is a simple sytrup and good for all kinds of drinks. Lasts forever in the fridge.
Squeeze 3-4 each lemons and limes, strain out the seeds and put juice in the freezer.
Now you're ready for Mojitos, anytime. Here;s all you do.
1 - pick 6-8 mint leaves and put them in a tall glass
2 - mash with a spoon a few times
3 - add shot glass of lemon / lime juice
4 - add shot glass of simple syrup
5 - add shot glass of rum
6 - fill with ice cubes
7 - fill with 7-up
Sip and enjoy.
crushed ice, muddled mint leaves, splash of soda.
Most of it sounds right but I like to use 10 cane rum, two real sugar cubes and a whole lime. I go for the sweet but not too sweet and refreshing. Coming from Tucson where its really hot and full of tourists
I find this is tasty and versital.
there is a better way
first off to make a GREAT mojito you must use simple syrup NOT SUGAR!!! to make this it is 8oz water and 8oz sugar. you boil the water and add the sugar till syrup texture. add 2oz rum, 1oz syrup, 1oz fresh lime juice, mint, and ice in shaker. pour into glass then top with club soda and stir. This is the best way and if the syrup is already made the quickest. happy drinking
the most refreshing drink
I had this for the first time at a golf outing. It was homemade and how refreshing on a sunny hot 85 degree day! Awesome! I will definately try to make it for myself and my friends. This will be great for when we go to our Jimmy Buffet concert in September. Always willing to try something new? Try a MOJITO!
About the Mojito recp.
By
Boris Millan
Trust me, take it from a Cuban. DO NOT DISCARD THE MINT LEAVES. Put sugar at the bottom, then cut some limes, squeze,put the lime inside.Muddle the limes with the sugar. Put the crushed ice, put Light rum (Havana Club or bacardi) and a little bit of dark rum. Mix very good. Then put little bit of Club Soda.
mmmmmmmmm You are going to love this. Any questions? email me at millanvacations@yahoo.com
Tiki Bar
By brogansrun
makes the best in GasLamp quarter San Diego. Ask for Andy. I had to come back a second night just for another.
best Mojito in Jamaica
By
Pete
In Montego Bay, on the mountain side of the hip strip, in between Margaritaville and the Jamaican bobsled cafe, there is a cuban bar upstairs, that serves the best mojito I have ever had, also good value for 5 US each, get the old (50yr old) cuban guy to make it, not his wife...
Best Mojito In Florida
By Rob FL
DADA of Delray in Delray Beach has by far the best Mojito's in Florida, they beat Nikki Beach and other local bars in a tasting in Lauderdale. Try the passion fruit mojito!!!!
My first Mojito
By Missy from L.A.
My first was at Madre's in Pasadena. (J Lo's Joint)
Anyway..yes very refreshing and ooh so good.
Never can seem to get a better one anywhere else I have visited...even in Las Vegas.
So, I plan to visit Florida and NY and figure
it got to be even better there.
ALSO....very urgent!!! Where do I purchase sugar cane sticks in L.A.??? Cannot find any! Help!
LAZY MOJITO
Bacardi makes a Mojito Breezer now. Open the container, and a can of rum, 2 cans of club soda and stir. Pour over ice and garnish with mint leaves and lime wedge. So easy and so good!!
nicely done
By I'll have another
i really enjoyed this drink, my cousin made it a little different tho i think...which taught me not to crush up the mint leaves when i make my own.
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