How can I not share my tried and true de-stress method for post-work blues? Especially when it's in liquid form. A refreshing cocktail originating from Cuba, Mojitos are made up of five main ingredients - white rum, sugar, mint, lime and soda. Mine are especially delicious as I usually pour a double.
borracho mojito
1 shot Havana Club Anejo Blanco (2 shots if you're anything like me)
12 whole mint leaves
1/2 lime, cut into wedges
15ml sugar syrup *
1/2 glass crushed ice
soda water, to top up
Place mint leaves, lime and sugar syrup into a tall glass. Muddle with a pestle (alternatively, the end of a rolling pin). Add rum, crushed ice and soda to top up glass and stir well.
Garnish with mint leaves and serve. I dare you to try and drink this slowly. It just can't be done.
sugar syrup
2 cups caster sugar
2 cups water
Place sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring, until sugar is dissolved and mixture becomes clear. Place saucepan in a bowl of iced water, allowing the syrup to cool completely. Transfer to a bottle and refrigerate for use. Makes 750ml.
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