COCKTAILS AT SIX: THE CLASSIC MOJITO

Memories of mint overflowing my backyard herb garden have been taunting me this week...

Luckily the market has plenty to spare during these sparse wintry months! So what does a girl do with an armful of mint & a sky full of sunshine (those winter sun beams still count!) you ask? She muddles batches of classic mojitos for her & all her friends and dreams of late summer nights on the front porch!


The Classic Mojito


2 oz. golden rum
5 mint sprigs
2 dashes simple syrup
1 dash fresh lime juice
Club soda

Put the mint into a high ball glass, add the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Crush with a bar spoon (or back of any spoon in a pinch) until the aroma of the mint is released. Add the crushed ice and stir vigorously until the mixture and the mint are spread evenly. Top with club soda and stir again. Serve with straws! Recipe serves 1.


of le petit happy

* images via  live journal & the cocktail hour - photographer william lingwood

7 comments:

  1. Oh yum! I could totally go for a mojito right now! The soft peach fabric on the left is really pretty.

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  2. Cassandra so delish and refreshing, can't wait for Spring!!

    I have a great offering on my site!
    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  3. I think tonight I'm gonna treat myself to a Mojito. :)
    Ada

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  4. I can almost taste Spring...yum!!

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  5. Favorite drink ever!

    xox
    Lexi @ http://glitterandpearls.com

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  6. must try this on saturday - looks yum!

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