Mojito Martini

Mojito Martini
By Anthony Tripp

This summer, the mojito seemed to be the most talked about
cocktail making it’s rounds on the home cocktail party circuit.
I recently tried a mojito for the first time and was surprised
at how much I enjoyed it. I would have thought that all that
mint would make the drink taste like toothpaste but it’s
actually quite refreshing.

Putting mint leaves in a glass and crushing them sounds more
like something that a gardener would do to kill weeds. But after
you mix those crushed mint leaves with sugar, lime juice and rum
you can tell the gardener to take a hike. This way there will be
more mojito for you.

I enjoyed my first mojito so much that I decided to experiment
with some of the variations too. It seems like the easiest way
to add different flavors to a mojito is to use flavored rums.
The rum industry has taken its cue from the vodka makers of the
world and now offers all types of new and interesting flavors.
Take Bacardi Rums for example. If you limited yourself to use
only Bacardi (not a bad limit), you'd still have lots of
varieties to choose from. There's Limon, Razz, Bacardi O,
Bacardi 8, Grand Melon, Big Apple and I’m sure they’re doing
market research on a bunch of new flavors as you sit here and
read this.

When you go out to a bar, they’re usually stocked with all
these latest and greatest flavors but it might be impractical
for a home mixologist to buy more than a few varieties. I'm sure
using any of those would taste great but who wants to spend all
that money on a home bar. If you’re having a big party, then
sure that makes sense. But for regular home consumption it’s
probably best to try just one at a time and make sure you like
them. I chose Bacardi Limon. Everyone likes lemony flavored
alcohol so it made sense.

And I also decided to go the martini route. It seems like
martinis are made from just about anything now a days. So why
not try a Mojito Martini?

Mix the following in a half filled shaker of crushed ice:

1.5 measures Bacardi Limon
0.5 measure Absolute Citron
1/2 of a Lime, sliced
8 Mint Leaves

Shake well and pour into a chilled martini glass.

Garnish with some fresh mint leaves. And don’t fish the used
mint leaves out of the cocktail shaker for the garnish.

The mojito is so versatile that even the Mojito Martini has a
few variations as well. A great way to add a touch of class is
to add a splash of Grand Mariner. This is a called a Grand
Mojito Martini and it truly does taste grand.

The mojito is a great summertime drink that can add a little
international zest to any of your cocktail parties. If you’re
the type of host that goes that extra mile for his or her
guests, then why not plant some mint in your herb garden in the
spring. It’s an easy plant to grow and it’ll help you serve the
freshest Mojitos, Mojito Martinis and Grand Mojitos Martinis and
your guests will truly appreciate it.

About the Author: Anthony Tripp is always trying new and
exciting cocktails, including various Mojito Recipes, in the
comforts of his own home. To learn more about Home Mixology, and
how to make more great cocktail recipes, check out his blog
http://homemixology.blogspot.com

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