Mojitos are a traditional Cuban highball cocktail, traditionally made of five ingredients. The popular summer drink is the perfect blend of herbaceous mint flavours, zesty freshness and rum. Havana, Cuba is the birthplace of the Mojito – although no one is clear on when the delicious drink was first created.
There are several theories behind the origin of the name mojito.
One theory claims the name relates to mojo, a Cuban seasoning made from lime which is used to flavour dishes.
Another theory suggests the name Mojito is a derivative of mojadito – which is the Spanish word for “a little wet”.
However the task drink came out, Express.co.uk has a simple guide on how you can make a Mojito at home.
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How to make a Mojito
What you’ll need:
- 4cl white rum
- 3cl fresh lime juice
- 6 sprigs of mint
- 2 teaspoons sugar (or 2cl of sugar syrup)
- Soda water
Method:
Muddle mint leaves with sugar and lime juice. Add a splash of soda water and fill the glass with cracked ice.
Pour the rum and top with soda water. Garnish with sprig of mint leaves and lemon slice. Serve with straw.
The mojito is one of the most famous rum-based highballs.
But there are several versions you can try at home.
Virgin Mojito: A Mojito without alcohol
Cojito: Use coconut-flavoured rum
South Side: Made with gin instead of rum; while the South Side Fizz adds seltzer water.
Dirty Mojito: Use Gold rum instead of white rum and use raw sugar or demerara sugar.
Dark rum mojito: Calls for a dark rum to be used instead of white.
Mojito Blanco: Replace rum with tequila.
Or why not try a fruity alternative?
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In Peru, there are mojito variations that are made by adding fruits.
Adding grapefruit males a drink called “Mojito de toronja”, while passionfruit makes a beverage called “Mojito de maracuyá”
Why not try a strawberry mojito, includes muddled strawberries.
What you’ll need:
- Nine to 10 strawberries
- 2 limes, chopped
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 mint sprigs, leaves picked
- ice
- 350ml white rum
- 600ml sparkling water
Method
Muddle the strawberries, limes and sugar in a large jug.
Bruise the mint leaves and add to the jug with a pinch of black pepper.
Add lots of ice and stir in the rum and sparkling water.
If you’re after a crushed drink, why not blend the ingredients together for an iced strawberry mojito.
Or maybe a tropical mojito? Try this recipe from Bakers Royale to make a jug with up to six servings.
What you’ll need:
- 15 fresh mint leaves
- 8 limes, quartered
- 4 cups tropical juice
- 2 cups white rum
- 1 cup club soda
- 3 kiwi, sliced
- 2 mango, sliced
- 2 blood orange, sliced
- 6 mint sprigs
Method:
Place mint and limes in a large cocktail shaker, using a muddler crush the mint and lime into one another.
Transfer mixture to a large pitcher and add in tropical juice and rum. Stir to combine.
Fill a glass with ice and pour club soda 1/3 of the way up top. Add in fruit and then top off glass with mojito mixture. Garnish with a mint sprig.
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