Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Mojito Recipe. A Classic Tropical Tiki Drink. Mojito Ingredients.

How to make a classic Mojito with Recipe. 
A Classic Tropical Tiki Drink. 


ORIGINS
The Mojito is a classic Cuban cocktail drink. The Mojito is over a hundred years old. The drink originated in Havana in the late 1800s. It started to become popular in the United States in the 1930's with the influx of Caribbean culture.


The pirate Richard Drake is said to have made a older version of the drink called El Draque or "The Dragon". This older version used rum, sugar, lime and mint.


OVERVIEW
A mint tasting tiki drink, which is very
refreshing on a hot summer day.
A very popular drink at many tiki bars.
A great blend of sweet and sour flavors.




MOJITO RECIPES

RECIPE ONE






  •  1-1/2 ounces of Light Rum







  •  10-12 Fresh Spearmint







  •  1/2 lime 







  •  2 Tsp. Simple Syrup (Water and Sugar)







  •  Club Soda




  • Squeeze juice from 3 quarters of lime into tall glass. Set the squeezed lime wedges to the side. Throw in 11 mint leaves and use a muddler to release mint oil. Add squeezed lime wedges and remaining ingredients. Fill glass with ice cubes. Shake with cocktail shaker then top with a splash of club soda as a option.






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    Tiki drink recipes presents a great mojito drink recipe. A nice addition to your tiki bar.