Did you know that July 11 is National Mojito Day? What better way to celebrate than by whipping up a mojito or two or three? In honor of National Mojito Day, we have three cool-me-down recipes that you can whip up in no time. From a basic Dirty Mojito from Novecento to a Blueberry Lemonade Mojito (seen above) from Cabo Flats, we have you covered. Just raise a glass and say ‘Cheers!’ to National Mojito Day.
Dirty Mojito
Recipe courtesy of Novecento
3 lime wedges
5 mint leaves
1 spoonful of sugar
2 ounces of Zacapa 23 Rum
Splash of club soda
Directions:
In a mixing glass, muddle the lime and sugar
Add the mint leaves and muddle a bit more, softly
Add ice and rum
Shake well and serve in a tall glass with mint spring garnish
Beet Mojito
Courtesy of Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
8 lime wedges
2 teaspoons of sugar
2 sprigs of mint [tapped to release essential oils]
2 oz. beet infused white rum
Splash of club soda
Ice
Sugarcane stick
Directions:
In a mixing glass, lightly muddle limes, sugar and one sprig of mint
Add a scoop of ice and 2 oz. of beet infused rum and shake
Pour into Collins glass and top with club soda
Garnish with a mint sprig and sugarcane stick
Additional information: For the beet infused rum, use 6 bottles of white rum and a 5-pound bag of beets (peeled). In a large container, add the white rum and peeled beets. Steep for 3 days (at least), so the color and the earthy beet flavor is there. Then, pour rum into bottles for storing and pouring purposes.
Blueberry Lemonade Mojito
Courtesy of Cabo Flats
8 blueberries muddled
½ lemon freshly squeezed
4 lime wedges muddled
5 mint leaves ripped in half
1 oz. Sprite
1 oz. Simple Syrup
2 oz. Blueberry Lemonade Rum
Directions:
Add ingredients into shaker
Shake vigorously at least 20 times
Top with 1 oz. Sprite
Serve and enjoy