Mojito Criollo

Latest revision as of 23:37, 12 September 2006

The Mojito Criollo is a Cocktail which consists of Rum, Fresh Lemon Juice, Sugar, Mint, Shaved Ice, and Sodawater.

NOTE: THIS PAGE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS, JUST LIKE THE REST OF THIS WIKI!-P

[edit] From a La Floridita Booklet (1934)

• MOJITO CRIOLLO N°1, made with Rum
• MOJITO CRIOLLO N°2, made with Gin
• MOJITO CRIOLLO N°3, made with Brandy

[edit] Recipes

[edit] Cocktaildb.com

• Build
• 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp sugar, muddle with several mint leaves & lemon juice
• 1 1/2 oz light rum
• Add lime shell in glass
• Fill 2/3 with shaved ice
• Fill with soda
• Add mint leaf
• Serve in a tall glass

[edit] Other Recipes from the Internet

[edit] epicurean.com

• Several sprigs fresh mint
• Peel of 1 small lemon, without the white pith
• Juice of 1 small lime
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup crushed ice
• 2 ounces Bacardi light rum
• Sparkling mineral water to taste

In a mortar, crush the mint leaves. Combine the leaves and the remaining ingredients, except the mineral water, in a cocktail shaker, stir well to release the mint aroma, pour without straining into a tall glass, and top with sparkling mineral water.

[edit] afuegolento.com

• A sugar teaspoon
• A drop of Angostura Bitters
• A small branch of Mint (to crush it slightly)
• Juice of half a lemon
• Just a little bit of soda water
• One Jigger of white Rum
• 2 or 3 ice cubes

To mix well and to adorn with a mint small branch.

[edit] Miscellaneous Information

"...mojitos were not drunk with straws in the 1930's, not like today. I use crushed ice because its action is like a filter, so you can't get mint leaves while drinking." - Fernando Castellon

[edit] Similar Recipes

• Mojito