Embark on a taste journey to the Caribbean and learn all about the tantalizing combination of fresh mint, tangy lime, sweet cane sugar, iced rum and sparkling soda.
A classic mojito captures the Cuban sun with every sip.
In this article you will learn all the important information about the preparation of a classic Mojito cocktail from Cuba.
Classic Mojito from Cuba
Ingredients
- 5 cl rum white (Cuban)
- 2 tsp cane sugar white
- ½ lime
- 1 stem mint fresh
- ice cubes (crushed ice)
Instructions
- Halve the lime and wash and lightly dry the mint.
- Squeeze the juice of half a lime into a glass.
- Add 2 teaspoons of white cane sugar and 5 cl of rum to the glass.
- Pluck the leaves from the stem of the mint and add them to the glass.
- Fill the glass with 2/3 ice cubes and then pour mineral water until the glass is full.
- Stir with a spoon or straw and then serve.
Notes
- For a classic Cuban Mojito, white cane sugar is used instead of brown, as it dissolves much faster in the cocktail.
- Also, a Cuban Mojito uses the juice of a lime and not the pieces of a lime in the glass.If you still want to use the pieces of a lime, then put 4 pieces of a quartered lime in your glass and squeeze them lightly with the pestle so that the juice comes out. It is important that you do not squeeze the lime pieces too hard, otherwise too many bitter substances will come out.
- For more tips and information, see the article below.
Where does the mojito come from?
The Mojito has its origin in Cuba. There, the cocktail was probably already prepared since the 16th century in a similar form as today. Who exactly is the inventor of the Mojito, can not be said today. Many sources on the Internet suggest that the creator of the Mojito was a privateer named Sir Francis Drake from England.
How much mint is used for a mojito?
For a mojito you should use at least 3 or 4 leaves of mint. Depending on your taste, you can of course add more mint.
Which cane sugar is used for Mojito?
Classically, fine white cane sugar is used for a Mojito. This dissolves much faster in the cocktail than brown cane sugar.
In Europe, the brown cane sugar is often used, which is coarser and dissolves more slowly. However, this is not the traditional method of preparation from South America.
Which rum is used for Mojito?
Only white rum is used for a mojito.
Which white rum is the best for Mojito?
The classic Cuban rum Legendario Anejo Blanco Rum is traditionally produced in Cuba and is the best choice for a Mojito.
Of course, you can also use other white rums for your mojito. Well-known varieties are Havana Club, BACARDÍ Carta Blanca or Captain Morgan White.
How to properly cut limes for mojito?
For a classic mojito, you should use only the lime juice. Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice into your cocktail glass.
If you still want limes not only for decoration but also directly in the glass and squeeze, then cut your lime as follows.
Cut off the ends of the lime, these contain a lot of bitter substances. Then halve the lime and cut the halves in half again, so that the whole lime is quartered at the end.
Cut off the ends of the lime, these contain a lot of bitter substances. Then cut the lime in half and cut the halves in the middle again, so that the whole lime is quartered at the end.If you want to crush the lime directly in the glass with a pestle, you should wash it thoroughly beforehand and pay attention to organic quality to have as few pesticides as possible in the cocktail.
What percentage of alcohol does a mojito have?
A glass of Mojito has about 20% alcohol per volume liter. For the preparation of a Mojito 5 cl of white rum are used.
What do you call a non-alcoholic mojito?
A Mojito without alcohol is called Virgin Mojito.
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