Mojito drinkers?

[Warren]

I'm going to give these a try. Sounds great. My only concern is that it will be, um, gritty. Is that a problem? The video shows the mint looking almost like pesto. I can't imagine drinking leaf bits and it going down smooth.

[mikey202]

I just made one. Used Key limes,sugar in the raw,no sodium club soda,Bacardi and 8 mint leaves.I liked it, it is a very light and refreshing drink. I thought the mint would be overpowering, but it's not. I will have the perfect Mojito by the end of this weekend.

[Woogie]

Originally Posted by Warren

I'm going to give these a try. Sounds great. My only concern is that it will be, um, gritty. Is that a problem? The video shows the mint looking almost like pesto. I can't imagine drinking leaf bits and it going down smooth.

I get the occasional mint leaf in my mouth, but it is not a major problem. However, I have never grinded the mint leaves down as much as in the video.

Woogie

[Ivory Tower]

Originally Posted by mikey202

I just made one. Used Key limes,sugar in the raw,no sodium club soda,Bacardi and 8 mint leaves.I liked it, it is a very light and refreshing drink. I thought the mint would be overpowering, but it's not. I will have the perfect Mojito by the end of this weekend.

You're on it, bro. Besides trying a different rum (optional), I think you've got it. Hope the weather's right.

[j6ppc]

Originally Posted by newcigarz

They make a pretty good one at the LCDH in Montreal. Havana Club rum makes the difference.

They make a mean one @ LCDH TJ as well - had one Thursday.

[Warren]

I'm going to keep experimenting.

Yesterday tried 6-8 mint leaves mixed with 2 tbsp sugar in a mortar and pestle, dropped in with the juice of 2 key limes, 2 oz of regular Bacardi, no sodium club soda, and ice. Mixed well with a spoon.

It wasn't bad but the sugar didn't dissolve and mint leaf pieces even though very small were abundant. Sort of got to me after about half a glass. Not to mention I couldn't take the last sip. It looked like a big mint candy sitting in the bottom of my glass.

I'll give it another shot. I have all the stuff now. Maybe powdered sugar works better?

Worse case I'll stick with my drink of choice.. chilled Grey Goose vodka with a splash of grapefruit juice.

[smokin5]

I don't mash up the mint leaves so hard. I use a mortar just enough to press them down & around a bit. All you really want to do is release the oils, not mash the @?/*#!@! out of them.

[volfan]

Here is a recipe that a good friend gave me and it has worked well this weekend......at least I think it has.

In a blender combine the following:

1.5 cups of sugar in the raw (or regular sugar)
1 package of mint (the ones in plastic at the grocery store and remove the stems)
enough Rose's lime to make a paste.

Blend until a little thinner than Pesto and keep in the fridge in tupperware.

To make the Mojito add the following:

1 TBSP of the mixture
12 Oz of Ginger Ale or Sierra Mist
2-3 Oz of rum
Ice.

scottie

[RJT]

Going to the beach soon and will give these a try. Cant wait!!!!

[havana_lover]

goodness that sounds good..

anyone think 8:30am is too early for a drink??

[DriftyGypsy]

Originally Posted by havana_lover

goodness that sounds good..

anyone think 8:30am is too early for a drink??

The sun is over the yardarm somewhere...

[smokin5]

Originally Posted by adsantos13

Second, try its close cousin, a little known but just as drink called a "Southside Fizz". Basically, muddle sugar and mint just as you would a Mojito. Instead of Rum, substitute Gin. Instead of lime juice substitute lemon juice. Top it off with club soda. IMHO, its just as good as a Mojito.

I made up batches of Mojitos & Southside Fizzes this weekend for about 8 people. It was evenly divided between preferences, but I thought the Southside Fizz was great!
Thanks for adding a new drink to my summer list!
(We nicknamed 'em "Gin Dandies")

[replicant_argent]

Originally Posted by Beagle Boy

If you look around in well equiped liqour stores, you should find a muddle - kind of like the small bats they handed out at baseball games years ago - with the longer handle, it works well with the shakers

I use a souvenir St. Paul Saints bat, (no, not a big one) Funny you should mention it.

[Beagle Boy]

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

I use a souvenir St. Paul Saints bat, (no, not a big one) Funny you should mention it.

did you take off the finish first? just wondering if the little bats varnish is food safe

[Jekyll]

Originally Posted by erictheobscure

Either I've never had a good mojito or I just don't like them. Each time I've tried one, my brain thinks, "Mint + sweet + alcohol = mouthwash."

Agreed. If done from the mix and not from scratch. With the mix I get the feeling of Listering with a buzz.
In a weird sort of way I like to mix mine with equal amounts of Dr.Pepper, Mr.Pibb, or Root Beer. However many ounces of Rum you are using with the other ingrediants mix an equal amount of Pepper, Pibb or Root Beer. I know.... wierd but an interesting como that I have discovered and enjoy.