• Source: Emeril Live EM1B52
• Dish Type: Beverage/Alcoholic
• Cuisine: Latin
• Cooking Method: Other
• Occasion: Any
• Effort Level: Simple
• Version: 2 [other versions]

Mojito

Tired of going out for Mojitos? Try this delicious recipe.

Ingredients

• Juice from one fresh lime
• 1 teaspoon simple syrup, (equal parts of sugar and water)
• 4 sprigs fresh spearmint
• 2 ounces white rum
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Crushed ice
• Club Soda

Instructions

In a tall chilled glass, combine the lime juice, simple syrup, and half of the mint leaves. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, mortar the ingredients together. Add the rum, bitters, and crushed ice. Top with the soda water and garnish with remaining mint leaves.

Yield: 1 drink