Luke’s Kickass Refreshing and Authentic Mojito
April 25, 2019
Ingredients
- Light Rum (lots)
- Fresh Mint Leaves (5-6 per glass)
- Fresh Lime (one normal wedge per glass)
- Key West Lime Juice (yellow bottle)
- Club Soda
- Simple Syrup (equal parts sugar & water boil to dissolve, keep a mess in the frig)
Directions
- Step 1 In a tall glass (with “Mojito” etched in the side) or plain if that’s all you have, place the Mint Leaves and Lime Wedge in the bottom.
- Step 2 Put about ¼ inch of Key West Lime Juice in the glass, then muddle with wooden muddler (or suitable facsimile). Push down to press the lime and release the flavor from the mint but not to break the leaves up too much (they stick to your teeth and makes people laugh).
- Step 3 Add ice, desired amount of Rum, then the Soda. Pour about 1 to 1 ½ tbl. spoons of simple syrup at the end and stir. Adjust simple syrup as desired but the objective is to keep it tart or slightly sweet, without being bitter.
- Step 4 Practice makes perfect.
- Step 5 After the third Mojito, book a flight to the Keys and have a blast. If you think you see Jimmy Buffett stop drinking, you’ve had too many.
