Beat the Heat with Mint
If I’m ever overheated, distracted, upset, nervous or just thirsty, mint hits the spot. I have a big pot of mint growing under the garden faucet and make generous use of it. I put sprigs in my water b...
The original Mojito from Cuba was made with mojito mint, limes and rum.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: Makes 1 serving. Increase the recipe to make a pitcher for the whole family. Serving(s)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ½ Persian lime or 1 whole key Lime, cut into pieces
- 2 sprigs mint
- Club soda and ice
Preparation
Put the sugar, cut limes and mint leaves in the bottom of a pint glass. Now muddle—use the back of a wooden spoon to crush and mix the ingredients together. The more you muddle, the more the flavors will mix and develop. Add club soda and ice cubes. Stir and serve.
About this recipe
Modification: Create your own sensation. Substitute any kind of mint and any kind of fresh fruit and add a shot of rum.
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