The Friday Fizz post is about different drinks recipes. Some appropriate for kids parties, others appropriate for adults only!
Today it's all about Mojitos. Possibly my most favourite drink - particularly on a beautiful balmy evening or when out with the girls. Also a fantastic drink at a spring or summer wedding - try a "muddle and mix" mojito bar.
Mojitos are one of the simplest drinks to make but can be made super special with homemade sugar syrup and mint-infused icecubes.
Ingredients you will need per drink:
mint leaves (approx. 10), white rum (I like Havana Club), a lime (cut in wedges), ice cubes, soda water (club soda), caster sugar (approx 1-2 tablespoons depending on taste), a mint sprig for garnishing
Preparation
1. Place the sugar, mint leaves and two lime wedges in a mason glass
2. Muddle well to dissolve the sugar
3. Squeeze the juice of the rest of the lime and drop a wedge in the glass
4. Add 45ml of the rum (or more/less depending on how your day has been!!)
5. Stir well and fill the glass with ice cubes and soda water
6. Garnish with a sprig of mint
7. Sip, sit back and enjoy!
** If you would like to make your own sugar syrup, place 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan and heat until boiling. Stir until the sugar dissolves and then turn off the heat. Toss in a handful of mint leaves and leave approx 1 hour to soak. Strain out the leaves and leave in the fridge until required.
And in case you forget, there is an awesome poster available from Maggie's Place on DTLL!
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| Chalkboard-style poster from Maggie's Place |
Some other mojito inspiration:
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| Blueberry Mojito |
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| Raspberry Mojito |
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| Watermelon Mojito |
**photo credits given unless unknown
Yum yum yum!! After a whole day of zone swimming, I could really do with a mojito!! Any alcohol would do really.......
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