How to make a Mojito cocktail

One of the most popular and widely available cocktails out there is the Mojito. There are many takes on it but this one is mine, you can add strawberries or raspberries to this for a twist but this recipe is for an original Mojito.

A Mojito is a mix of mint, lime and rum with sugar to balance out the sharpness of the lime. Some cocktail bars use granulated sugar mixed with the lime juice but sometimes this doesn't dissolve and can make your cocktail grainy so I like to use sugar syrup which is sugar dissolved into boiling water then you let it cool (very easy to make at home)

I had first Mojito with my girlfriend, we were out at a bar and I was stuck with what to have so literally said to the barman "Two of what ever my Girlfriend wants" I ended up with a Mojito and have been hooked since.

Equipment Needed

To make a Mojito properly you will need some special equipment, mainly an ice crusher. Here below is the equipment you require. If you are missing any of it click on the images to be taken to some recommended products, under the ice crusher is a special Mojito making package I would recommend

Mojito Jar Glass

A Sharp kitchen Knife

Cocktail Spoon

Ice Crusher

Spirit Measure / Jigger

Muddler

What ingredients do i need for a Mojito?

The following are required to make a classic Mojito, if you are missing any click on the images to go to a recommended retailer.

Captain Morgans Rum

lime juice

Soda Water

Mint Plant

Fresh Lime

Sugar Syrup

Recipe for a classic mojito.

50ml Captain Morgans Rum
15ml Sugar Syrup
15ml Lime juice from a bottle
1 Fresh lime
6-8 large mint leaves
Soda Water to top up glass
Ice, lots of ice!