Michelle’S Mojito Aka The Best Mojito Ever

  1. I have a basic ratio that I use so I can make this in any quantity. I used "cups" in the ingredient list for simplicity's sake. This would make about 2 large pitchers, I think.
  2. The basic ratio is:
  3. 1 part lime juice (I always squeeze fresh)
  4. 2 parts sugar ( I ALWAYS make a mint-infused simple syrup. More on that in a sec.)
  5. 5 parts rum (I use a light rum, but use what you like. I keep meaning to try a dark rum; I've read it is great in a mojito.)
  6. 6 parts club soda (or tonic if you prefer, but I only use club soda)
  7. Simple syrup:
  8. I use equal parts water and sugar for my simple syrup, and I crush and add a handful of mint leaves once the sugar has dissolved. I simmer it for a couple of minutes then take it off the heat and set it aside while I prep the rest of the drink. I strain out the mint leaves once it has cooled. I have used sugar in the raw as well as plain white sugar. I have a friend who uses brown sugar.
  9. The drink:
  10. I like a lot of mint, so if I was making a pitcher, I might use 30 to 40 leaves. I use a mortar/pestle to muddle the mint leaves, trying to crush them, but not make a paste out of them. In the photo above I think I used 60-80 leaves- it was a lot, that's all I'm saying.
  11. In your pitcher, put the lime juice, rum, mint and syrup. Mix well. If you don't want a lot of mint bits, you can strain out the mint now. (I leave it in, or take some out if I got too crazy with the mint.) Add club soda, pour over ice and garnish with mint.
  12. You can play with the recipe a bit if it is too limy or to rummy or whatever, but this ratio has been well received here.

lime juice, simple syrup, rum, club soda, bunches

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/drinks/michellee28099s-mojito-aka-the-best-mojito-ever/ (may not work)

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