Mojito

==Description==
The Mojito is a traditional Cuban drink, known to Americans as a favorite of Ernest Hemingway.
* Mojito from the Wikibooks Bartending Guide—original source of recipe, licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License
* Serves: 1
== Ingredients ==
* 2 oz. (60 ml) white rum, Cuban if available
* 1 lime (or 2 ounces (60 ml) lime juice)
* 1 tsp powdered sugar
* 4 mint leaves
* club soda
=== Garnish ===
* mint sprig
== Directions ==
# Muddle mint leaves and sugar.
# Fill with ice, then add rum and lime juice.
# Stir, then add a splash of club soda.
# Garnish with mint sprig.
=== Variations ===
* Ernest Hemingway requested Mojitos without sugar. Of course, this suggests that less lime juice be used.
* Sometimes, the juiced lime is used as an additional garnish.
* For a twist on the traditional mojito, add a handful of raspberries during the muddling stage for an extra hit of flavour.
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Category:White rum Drink Recipes
Category:Mint Recipes