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Classic mojito

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Number of servings: 1Cooking time: 10 minDifficulty: EasyMeal: Dinner

The perfect choice for a hot day is the classic non-alcoholic mojito. This refreshing cocktail made with sparkling water and a rich mint aroma will create a true summer atmosphere in your home. Preparation takes just a few minutes, and no special equipment is required. It's also a great way to indulge in natural flavor without extra additives. A classic that allows for improvisation! Add berries or orange for a new taste, it's time to unleash your kitchen creativity.


Variations

- With the addition of strawberries or other berries for an interesting flavor.

- With orange instead of lime for a mild citrus flavor.

- Using sugar syrup instead of crystalline sugar.


Tenderness secrets

- Gently mash the mint to release the juice, but not the bitterness from the stems.

- Don’t press too hard on the mint with the muddler to prevent the straw from clogging with pieces.

- Crush the ice into small pieces for quick cooling of the drink.

Ingredient tips

- Choose fresh and aromatic mint without damage or yellowing.

- The lime should be juicy, and can be replaced with half a lemon if lime is unavailable.

- Sprite can be replaced with regular sparkling water or soda for a less sweet drink.


Small culinary nuances

- The cost of making mojito at home is five times lower than the restaurant version.

- The drink should be served immediately after preparation, before the ice melts.

- Garnishing with a mint leaf and a piece of lime makes the drink presentation more attractive.


Ingredients

Perrier Sparkling Beverage with Lemon Flavour 0.5l

200 ml

Krystal Cane Sugar 300g

2 tbsp

Mint 50g

20 g

Lime, pc

1 psc

Preparation steps

01

Вымойте лайм, разрежьте пополам, затем одну половину нарежьте дольками. Время: 1 мин. Ориентир: Лайм нарезан на 4 дольки.

02

Place mint leaves, sugar, and lime wedges in a tall glass. Time: 1 min. Marker: All ingredients in the glass.

03

Gently muddle mint and sugar with a muddler or wooden spoon, extracting lime juice without crushing too much. Time: 2 min. Marker: Mint released juice but not mashed.

04

Fill the glass with crushed ice about two-thirds full. Time: 1 min. Marker: Glass filled with ice.

05

Pour Sprite or sparkling water to the top. Time: 1 min. Marker: Liquid reached the top of the glass.

06

Gently stir the drink with a long spoon, moving from bottom to top. Time: 1 min. Marker: All components are well mixed.