The Mojito, everyone’s had one. One of the world’s most loved cocktails is revered on all cocktail menus throughout the world.
A drink that has navigated the peaks and troughs of fads and trends for decades, championing flavor and fresh ingredients and introducing countless drinkers to the world of cocktails; the Mojito has earned its legendary status.
But like any popular drink, and tradition – they all start with a good story. There are various different stories associated with the origin of the mojito, here we debunk the most well known theory about the origins of this classic cuban highball.
The History Of The Mojito
A mix combination of rum lime juice, sugar, soda water, and mint. The merest mention of the Mojito evokes images of heady Havana nights and takes drinkers to the sunny shores of the Caribbean.
Though its exact origins are the subject of fierce debate, legend has it that we have the famed Sir Francis Drake to thank for the invention of the Mojito.
During his Great Expedition to the New World, an epidemic of scurvy and dysentery broke out aboard Drake’s ship. In desperate search of a cure, a landing party went ashore at Cuba and returned with a local blend of aguardiente de caña (a precursor to rum) mixed with lime, sugarcane juice, and mint.
Sure enough, the concoction staved off illness and was christened “El Draque” in Drake’s honor.
The Modern Mojito
Our mixologists are very good, and a good Mojito is always on the menu should you hire us for your bar hire services.
Today, the modern Mojito is one of the undisputed kings of the cocktail world; enjoyed everywhere from Cuba to Chester, Havana to Hebden Bridge, and grabbing a spot on most cocktail menus. The cause? Simplicity. A winning combination of flavors that champions good rum and fresh ingredients.
Countless different versions have sprung up, adding inventive ingredients like lemongrass and basil, or substituting the rum for local alternatives, such as tequila (the Mexican Mojito) or Metaxa (Greek) – but the original recipe still always hits the spot.
Nevertheless, below we examine how to perfect the classic Mojito, consider how to batch for larger volumes, and share a contemporary, wintery twist on this dynamic crowd-pleaser.
How to make Mojito Elite Bars style
Mojito Cocktail Recipe
- 50ml White Rum
- 25ml Simple syrup
- Soda water
- Lime wedge
- Mint leaves
- Highball glass
- Mint leaf
- Crushed ice
Method
- Muddle the mint leaves, simple syrup, and lime wedges
- Add the white rum
- Strain over crushed ice and top with soda
- Garnish with a mint leaf
Alcohol content: 15.80g per serve – Please Drink Responsibly