101 Mojitos and Other Muddled Drinks
Relaxing, refreshing, and delicious, the mojito has emerged as a staple cocktail at summertime parties and bars across the country. This straightforward mix of rum, muddled mint leaves, and fresh-squeezed lime juice served over crushed ice with a splash of soda is the perfect drink for chilling out on a hot, sunny day.But even though the mojito offers refreshment in nearly flawless form, there are plenty of other muddled masterpieces you can try. In101 Mojitos & Other Muddled Drinks, Liquid Chef Kim Haasarud presents variations on the mojito and plenty of other flavorful options for every taste, including caipirinhas, smashes, margaritas, and mimosas—all full of ripe fruits and fresh herbs bruised and crushed to messy perfection. If you've got fresh ingredients on hand, you'll find a delicious use for them here. How about a Spiced Basil Mimosa with ginger honey syrup? If that's too sweet, why not try a cool Cucumber Gimlet? What's not to love in a Passion Fruit Lemon Drop martini, a Classic Mint Julep, or that old favorite the Old Fashioned?When it comes to an unbeatable cocktail, simple is best. A few basic, high-quality ingredients mixed in the right quantities are all you really need for an ideal libation. The mojito and its muddled cousins are perfect examples, and they're sensationally simple and radically refreshing.