The Mojito is one of the most popular cocktails in the world. No wonder, because it is incredibly tasty and very refreshing. The only requirement is that the cocktail is prepared correctly. Otherwise the drink can become too bitter and lose its aroma. Would you like to prepare the perfect Mojito cocktail and amaze your guests? Then you have come to the right place! In the article you will find a few useful tips and tricks to help you prepare the famous mixed drink.
What do you need for the perfect Mojito cocktail?
Choosing the right ingredients is very important for a delicious and aromatic mojito. They should be as fresh as possible and mixed in the right proportions. We summarize everything you need below.
Ingredients
One of the main ingredients of the cocktail areLimes. They give the drink its sour taste and moderate the alcohol. The lime should be fresh so that it contains more juice.
The ingredient that makes the drink so refreshing is theMint leaves. Fresh, young leaves that you have picked directly from the branch are recommended. This way they are full of flavor and enhance the taste of your drink.Important:The mint stems are bitter and do not belong in cocktails!
The Mojito cocktail should be just as sweet. It is precisely the combination of different flavors that makes it so special and delicious. Use to sweetenZucker. Although many people think that you should use cane sugar, the original recipe is made with white sugar. Fine sugar is recommended as it dissolves more quickly.
The alcohol required for the popular mixed drink iswhite rum. The recipe works quite well with Bacardi rum, but other brands also work well if you like them. Of course you canMojito non-alcoholicprepare if you replace the alcohol with ginger ale.
For soft drinks you need simplesoda washer. If you prefer something sweeter, you can replace the water with Sprite. In this case, you deviate a little from the original recipe.
And what's left are themIce cubes. It is best to crush these directly before preparing the cocktail. Tip: Always keep a few ice cube bags full in the freezer. If one bag is already empty, immediately fill up a new one and put it in the freezer. This way you will never run out of ice cream.
Tools needed
To make the perfect mojito cocktail, you'll also need a few tools. You don't necessarily have to get special bar tools, but they make the task a lot easier. Luckily, there are also a few household items that offer good alternatives.
Since the drink is a highball, it comes in oneLong drink glassprepared. In recent years, however, other variations have become popular, such as a mojito in a mason jar or a whiskey glass. Which option you choose is entirely up to you.
To mix the fresh ingredients in the bottom of the glass together with the sugar is aPestleneeded. However, if you don't have one, you can use the end of the whisk or rolling pin. A little creativity is never superfluous when making cocktails!
A practical (but not absolutely necessary) tool is theBar spoon. This makes it easier and quicker to mix mixed drinks in long drink glasses. But this works just as well with a normal tablespoon.
Mojito cocktail recipe and instructions
Now that you already have all the ingredients and tools for the perfect mojito, let's get to the recipe. For a cocktail you need the following:
1/2 lime
7-8 fresh mint leaves for the cocktail
1-2 tsp fine sugar
50 ml white rum
Shot of soda water
10-15 ice cubes, crushed
4-5 more mint leaves to decorate
If you want to prepare cocktails for your guests, simply multiply the ingredients by the number of guests. However, do not forget that the drink is a cocktail prepared directly in the glass. So it's best to mix each drink separately.
The preparation is relatively easy and really quick, but there are a few important steps that you should keep in mind. Here's how:
Wash the lime and briefly press it against the work surface with the flat of your hand and roll it a little. This way you get more juice. Then cut off the ends and cut a 1 centimeter thick slice. Now quarter them and put them in a cold long drink glass.
Then comes the mint. Pick 7-8 fresh, small leaves, hold them in your hand and slap them with your other hand. This way they become more aromatic. Add the mint leaves to the glass.
Sprinkle 1 or 2 teaspoons of fine sugar over the lime and mint leaves to taste and press everything lightly with the pestle 7-8 times. The goal is to squeeze the juice from the lime without damaging the mint leaves. The sugar should also dissolve into the juice.
Now add the white rum. It's best to use a bar measure so that the Mojito Cocktail is perfect.
When preparingSommer-CocktailsLike the Mojito, crushed ice is a must. If you only have normal ice cubes, you can crush them yourself in a stand mixer or in a cloth using a rolling pin. Then fill the glass ¾ full with the crushed ice and add a splash of soda water.
Stir everything in the glass well with the (bar) spoon to mix all the ingredients. Otherwise the taste will remain at the bottom of the glass and the mojito won't taste as good.
Finally, add some crushed ice to the glass, decorate with a few fresh mint leaves and serve with a drinking straw.
The perfect Mojito Cocktail is ready!
Variations of Mojito
If you want to prepare the classic recipe in a different way, you can experiment with the ingredients of the cocktail. Interpretations of the long drink with fresh berries are particularly popular in summer. Whether raspberries, strawberries or blackberries – the Mojito immediately gets a fruity note. Instead of mint, you can also use other fresh herbs, such as basil or rosemary.
