Strawberry Mojito Cocktail Recipe
Back by popular demand to Hot and Hot Fish Club's seasonal libations list is the Hot and Hot Strawberry Mojito.
There's much debate as to when exactly the mojito was invented and by whom. Many claim it was crafted in Cuba in the late 1800's. Others elaborate on this theory saying it was the preferred beverage of Sir Francis Drake as early as the 1500's. According to this theory, the English pirate Richard Drake prepared the first version using an unrefined kind of rum, some sugar, lime juice and mint. Originally named "El Draque", story has it that the drink was then introduced to Cuba on his treasure-hunting exploits through the Caribbean and Latin America. No matter which story you believe, the Hot and Hot Strawberry Mojito is a wonderful variation of the traditional version, using local, fresh strawberries, lime juice, simple syrup, and light rum. We hope you stop by our cocktail bar or patio soon to try this favorite creation!
May 2010: Back by popular demand to Hot and Hot Fish Club's seasonal libations list is the Hot and Hot Strawberry Mojito. There's much debate as to when exactly the mojito was invented and by whom. Many claim it was crafted in Cuba in the late 1800's. Others elaborate on this theory saying it was the preferred beverage of Sir Francis Drake as early as the 1500's. According to this theory, the English pirate Richard Drake prepared the first version using an unrefined kind of rum, some sugar, lime juice and mint. Originally named "El Draque", story has it that the drink was then introduced to Cuba on his treasure-hunting exploits through the Caribbean and Latin America. No matter which story you believe, the Hot and Hot Strawberry Mojito is a wonderful variation of the traditional version, using local, fresh strawberries, lime juice, simple syrup, and light rum. We hope you stop by our cocktail bar or patio soon to try this favorite creation!
Yield: 1 drink
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
6 fresh mint leaves
2 medium-sized strawberries (trimmed and cut in half)
1 ¼ ounces light rum, such as Bacardi
1 ¼ ounces fresh squeezed lime juice
1 (12-ounce) can carbonated lemon-lime beverage
Fresh strawberry or lime wedge, for garnish
Combine the sugar and mint in a martini shaker and muddle until the mint leaves are bruised and fragrant. Add the strawberries and muddle until finely chopped-the mixture will appear slightly pureed. Add the rum, lime juice, and stir or shake until combined. Fill a highball or Collins glass with ice and pour the strawberry mixture over the ice. Add enough lemon-lime soda to fill the glass and stir gently. Garnish with a fresh strawberry or lime and serve immediately.