How To Make Mojitos?

awsmith4 · 10-09-2010, 04:26 PM

I want a Mojito. I've had some excellent ones in the past at herfs but don't remember how to make them. Can anyone give me step by step on how to make excellent Mojitos?

mhailey · 10-09-2010, 04:33 PM

Click HERE

awsmith4 · 10-09-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mhailey

Click HERE

Wow thanks

Now I guess I should clarify, what defines a real Mojito? I don't want to pick some random search result and end up with crap. I know I need to muddle mint leaves and I need rum (which I have plenty). I remember cane sugar, I guess I was looking for my friends' here opinions on how to make a good one. I tend to trust the inmates options the best.

Powers · 10-09-2010, 04:58 PM

I know Rob (Goodfella) can make some awesome mojitos. I am ignorant myself but i'm sure Rob would be glad to help w/a PM

awsmith4 · 10-09-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by UFPowersmoker320

I know Rob (Goodfella) can make some awesome mojitos. I am ignorant myself but i'm sure Rob would be glad to help w/a PM

Rob's are actually the ones I referenced, I will just give him a call.

Emjaysmash · 10-09-2010, 05:11 PM

Albert, if you find the holy grail of Mojito recipes, hook me up!

awsmith4 · 10-09-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Albert, if you find the holy grail of Mojito recipes, hook me up!

That is kinda why I started this thread, I am interested in making Mojitos the proper way, if there is a proper way. I drink beer, whiskey and rum. I rarely have a mixed drink, I most likely could screw up a rum and coke. I have been building an extension on my deck today and wanted a refreshing drink. I have a bottle of Oronoco that I tried but don't really see it a sipping rum and thought I'd make something with it. A link to a trusted recipe would be fine, for the record I know how to ****ing Google

10-09-2010, 05:26 PM

I use Ten Cane Rum and home made simple syrup instead of plain sugar and lime and mint that I grew at home. I've made them at a few of my herfs and they got great reviews.

Samsquanch · 10-09-2010, 06:09 PM

+1 on the simple syrup, it makes life a lot easier since the sugar is already dissolved. I make the simple syrup by bringing 1 cup of water to boil then stir in 1 cup of sugar and letting it cool. Also, when you muddle the mint leaves don't go crazy or you'll be spitting out little bits of mint the whole time. Just bruise them enough to get the oils out. This is how I typically make them:

Muddle the mint in the bottom of the shaker (muddler)
Add the juice from 1 lime (I use a citrus reamer)
Add 1 oz simple syrup
Add 2 oz white rum (Bacardi)
Fill the shaker with crushed ice
Then fill with soda water (not tonic!)

Pour between two glasses to mix, add more rum to taste

When we were in Vegas earlier this year I had an awesome mojito, I went back to buy another one and watched how he made it, that's where I picked my recipe up from.

awsmith4 · 10-09-2010, 06:25 PM

Thanks Andrew!

I remember watching Rob make them and then really enjoying them. Then I had one at a restaurant that sucked. I think it was made from a mix.

I will try this tonight!

montecristo#2 · 10-09-2010, 07:02 PM

I just order them at casa fuente when I am in vegas.

Sorry, I know that won't help you make them.

I would also try a caiprinihia if you like mojitos.

10-09-2010, 07:15 PM

sub in ginger ale or ginger beer for the soda water.

10-09-2010, 08:12 PM

Simon and I handsome KILLER mojitos in Greece made with Havana Club. Oh so good.

Brutus2600 · 10-09-2010, 11:30 PM

I'm going to throw a recipe out there and you might think it sounds like a girly drink, but don't knock it until you've tried it!

Half a dozen mint leaves or so (fresh)
Half a lime cut into two pieces
Half a dozen fresh raspberries
A dash of simple syrup (about 1oz)

Muddle that in the glass

Add ice to top of glass
Shot of rum (about 2oz, I use Bacardi silver)

Shake all that up, pour back into glass, top with club soda

It's redic delcious. My gf loves them, so do I! Also, as you can tell from my recipe I just kind of eyeball everything

If you just want a normal mojito, that recipe works too minus the raspberries, but I highly recommend trying them!

Samsquanch · 10-10-2010, 12:06 AM

Raspberries in the mojito sound pretty good, I'm going to have to try it soon.

wayner123 · 10-12-2010, 12:25 PM

This has been the best by far mojito I have had:

http://www.mywhimislaw.com/?p=1388

Pay special attention to the part about prosecco or asti spumanti. I prefer the Asti myself. It adds a whole new depth of flavor to it. And don't be afraid to go dirty with it. Dark rums can be just as tasty if not more so than clear/light/silver rums.

Powers · 10-12-2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

And don't be afraid to go dirty with it.

Good advise for any situation in life wayne

Emjaysmash · 10-12-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by UFPowersmoker320

Good advise for any situation in life wayne

Smokin Gator · 10-12-2010, 05:54 PM

I say just invite Rob!!! Then you have the best ones I have ever had!!

kgoings · 10-12-2010, 06:00 PM

I use real sugar, not syrup. And gotta have the bitters.

1/2 lime
6 mint leaves
a pour of fine baking sugar
splash of bitters

smash it all up

ice on top
good pour of montezuma premium rum
top it off with club soda

and then add bitters to taste

This is the recipe I got from the Havana Cafe here in Phoenix.

10-09-2010, 04:26 PM	#1
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	How To Make Mojitos? I want a Mojito. I've had some excellent ones in the past at herfs but don't remember how to make them. Can anyone give me step by step on how to make excellent Mojitos? __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

10-09-2010, 04:58 PM	#4
Powers Swamp Ash member in exile Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 2,283 Trading: (17)	Re: How To Make Mojitos? I know Rob (Goodfella) can make some awesome mojitos. I am ignorant myself but i'm sure Rob would be glad to help w/a PM __________________ "There is true glory and true honor: the glory of duty done, the honor of integrity and principle" - Robert E. Lee

10-09-2010, 05:11 PM	#6
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: How To Make Mojitos? Albert, if you find the holy grail of Mojito recipes, hook me up! __________________

10-09-2010, 05:26 PM	#8
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How To Make Mojitos? I use Ten Cane Rum and home made simple syrup instead of plain sugar and lime and mint that I grew at home. I've made them at a few of my herfs and they got great reviews.

10-09-2010, 06:09 PM	#9
Samsquanch Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 564 Trading: (21)	Re: How To Make Mojitos? +1 on the simple syrup, it makes life a lot easier since the sugar is already dissolved. I make the simple syrup by bringing 1 cup of water to boil then stir in 1 cup of sugar and letting it cool. Also, when you muddle the mint leaves don't go crazy or you'll be spitting out little bits of mint the whole time. Just bruise them enough to get the oils out. This is how I typically make them: Muddle the mint in the bottom of the shaker (muddler) Add the juice from 1 lime (I use a citrus reamer) Add 1 oz simple syrup Add 2 oz white rum (Bacardi) Fill the shaker with crushed ice Then fill with soda water (not tonic!) Pour between two glasses to mix, add more rum to taste When we were in Vegas earlier this year I had an awesome mojito, I went back to buy another one and watched how he made it, that's where I picked my recipe up from. __________________ ...I'm not saying I agree with it, it's just that bird law in this country, it's not governed by reason.

10-09-2010, 04:33 PM	#2
mhailey Splitter of Hairs Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Matt Location: out west Posts: 492 Trading: (21)	Re: How To Make Mojitos? Click HERE __________________ Never try and teach a pig to sing. It frustrates you and irritates the pig.

10-09-2010, 06:25 PM	#10
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: How To Make Mojitos? Thanks Andrew! I remember watching Rob make them and then really enjoying them. Then I had one at a restaurant that sucked. I think it was made from a mix. I will try this tonight! __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

10-09-2010, 07:02 PM	#11
montecristo#2 Don't Taze me Bro! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,063 Trading: (49)	Re: How To Make Mojitos? I just order them at casa fuente when I am in vegas. Sorry, I know that won't help you make them. I would also try a caiprinihia if you like mojitos.

10-09-2010, 07:15 PM	#12
RonC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How To Make Mojitos? sub in ginger ale or ginger beer for the soda water.

10-09-2010, 08:12 PM	#13
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How To Make Mojitos? Simon and I handsome KILLER mojitos in Greece made with Havana Club. Oh so good.

10-09-2010, 11:30 PM	#14
Brutus2600 Your resident lancerHO Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Brian Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,063 Trading: (46)	Re: How To Make Mojitos? I'm going to throw a recipe out there and you might think it sounds like a girly drink, but don't knock it until you've tried it! Half a dozen mint leaves or so (fresh) Half a lime cut into two pieces Half a dozen fresh raspberries A dash of simple syrup (about 1oz) Muddle that in the glass Add ice to top of glass Shot of rum (about 2oz, I use Bacardi silver) Shake all that up, pour back into glass, top with club soda It's redic delcious. My gf loves them, so do I! Also, as you can tell from my recipe I just kind of eyeball everything If you just want a normal mojito, that recipe works too minus the raspberries, but I highly recommend trying them!

10-10-2010, 12:06 AM	#15
Samsquanch Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 564 Trading: (21)	Re: How To Make Mojitos? Raspberries in the mojito sound pretty good, I'm going to have to try it soon. __________________ ...I'm not saying I agree with it, it's just that bird law in this country, it's not governed by reason.

10-12-2010, 12:25 PM	#16
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: How To Make Mojitos? This has been the best by far mojito I have had: http://www.mywhimislaw.com/?p=1388 Pay special attention to the part about prosecco or asti spumanti. I prefer the Asti myself. It adds a whole new depth of flavor to it. And don't be afraid to go dirty with it. Dark rums can be just as tasty if not more so than clear/light/silver rums. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

10-12-2010, 05:54 PM	#19
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: How To Make Mojitos? I say just invite Rob!!! Then you have the best ones I have ever had!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

10-12-2010, 06:00 PM	#20
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: How To Make Mojitos? I use real sugar, not syrup. And gotta have the bitters. 1/2 lime 6 mint leaves a pour of fine baking sugar splash of bitters smash it all up ice on top good pour of montezuma premium rum top it off with club soda and then add bitters to taste This is the recipe I got from the Havana Cafe here in Phoenix. __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!