Mojito Cocktail Recipes

The simplicity of the Mojito drink is one of its most alluring attribute. Rum, lime, mint, sugar, and sparkling water are combined to create a unique and timeless taste that takes on variations in the different Mojito cocktail recipes. Fresh ingredients need to be used to make some of the most interesting flavors and textures. Muddling is an important process in the making of the Mojito. With the right effort you are sure to make a successful attempt with good recipes at your next party.

Method of preparation:

In a bowl put the sugar and fruits. Muddle together with the help of a muddle or back of a spoon. Place the mint leaves on the bottom of your mixing glass, hand squeeze the lime on top of the leaves and muddle  being mindful not to pulverize the mint leaves. Now pour the fruit mixture on top. Next pour this mixture into a cocktail shaker add the rum and crushed ice. Keep shaking the ingredients well so that they blend in flavor and taste. Take a tall cocktail glass and pour this mixture into it. Top with soda - never shake soda - not ever. Garnish with the slice of lime and mint before serving. Your guests are going to love this delicious fresh fruit cocktail.

Classic Mojito Recipe

Ingredients:

• Fresh lime – 4 slices
• Fresh mint – a handful
• Rum – one shot (white rum is best, you can try others - Bacardi Limon or Cruzan as per choice)
• Sugar – two tbsp.
• Club soda
• Ice cubes

Method of preparation:

Take a tall glass and put the mint leaves into it, hand squueze the lime on top of the leave and drop the rind over the leafs, add sugar. With the help of a wooden spoon or a muddler, muddle all the ingredients well into each other. This is done so that all the fruit essences are released. Do not worry if the mint leaves do not smash evenly. Next take the cocktail glass and add rum and ice, keep mixing thoroughly, themn top with club soda. With a mint sprig and slice of lime, garnish the drink and serve your awaiting guests another one of the most interesting mojito cocktail recipes.

Fresh fruit Mojitos can be made with garden fresh fruits or those canned or purchased from a grocery. If you are making the classic mojito recipe, use a well monitored anount of sugar, just enough for the taste of rum to be balanced. Refined sugar in monitored quantity works wonders on the already natural sweet taste of the berries and fruits used in the making of mojito.

Depending on the taste preferences, sugar should be added to each of the drinks. A variety of fruits can be used to create this drink. Muddling varieties of fruits along with the ingredients of lime juice and mint is a popular indulgence for creative bartenders. The drink tastes best when it is simple, so don’t go overboard and add too many ingredients. Trying out various combinations helps in creating some of the most unique flavors! By doing this you can have lots of fun discovering new mojito cocktail recipes.You can try out the recipes a few times prior to the party or just let your guests mix their own combinations!