Mojito

The Mojito is a traditional Cuban drink, known to Americans as a favorite of Ernest Hemingway.

Info
Serves: 1

Ingredients

 * 2 oz. (60 mL) white rum, Cuban if available
 * 1 lime (or 2 ounces (60 mL) lime juice)
 * 1 tsp powdered sugar
 * 4 mint leaves
 * Club soda

Garnish

 * Mint sprig

Directions
1.Muddle mint leaves and sugar

2.Fill with ice, then add rum and lime juice

3.Stir, then add a splash of club soda

4.Garnish with mint sprig

Variations

 * Ernest Hemingway requested Mojitos without sugar. Of course, this suggests that less lime juice be used.
 * Sometimes, the juiced lime is used as an additional garnish.
 * For a twist on the traditional mojito, add a handful of raspberries during the muddling stage for an extra hit of flavour.

Source

 * Mojito from the Wikibooks Bartending Guide—original source of recipe, licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License