August 16, 2011

Pirates rejoice? It’s National Rum Day!

Want to know more about Rum? Visit our History section and get ready to take notes.

The mint julep was made first, and Cuba is credited with the invention of this cousin cocktail, the Mojito. Our pal Hemingway loved this cocktail (as it was made with his beloved rum) and wrote on the wall of the bar credited with its creation, La Bodeguita del Medio, “My mojito at the Bodeguita” in Spanish. Apparently you can still see it on the wall today, if you manage to get to Cuba.

Mojito

2 stalks of mint leaves, minus the stems
2 oz light rum
4 lime wedges
½ oz simple syrup
club soda

Muddle mint and lime wedges at the base of the glass. Add rum, sugar and lime juice, then fill with crushed ice. Shake, then strain into another ice-filled glass. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Cheers!

mojito rum