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Mojito Magic: A History and Mixology Dive | Robertiulo.com

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Hey there, DIY cocktail enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into the refreshing world of DIY Mojito recipes and mojito mixology, exploring not just the delicious DIY Mojito recipe but also the fascinating stories behind its creation. Grab your muddlers, and let’s embark on a journey through time and taste.

The Mojito’s Origins: Sailing Through History

One captivating theory surrounding the birth of the Mojito takes us back to the New World and English sailors seeking refuge from scurvy. Imagine sailors sipping on a concoction of mint, lime, and rum to ward off the dreaded disease. Now that’s a far cry from the glamorous image we associate with this classic cocktail! Another tale brings us to the Caribbean, where African slaves infused their aguardiente with a bit of magic. They called it “mojito,” drawing inspiration from “mojo,” a term associated with magic spells or charms. It’s amazing how history and mojito mixology can intertwine in such unexpected ways.

The Mojito Mix: Crafting the Perfect Elixir

Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty – the ingredients for your perfect DIY Mojito recipe. To whip up your own mojito mix magic, you’ll need:

  • 6 mint leaves
  • ½ oz. simple syrup
  • 2 oz. white rum
  • ¾ oz. lime juice
  • Club soda (optional)
  • Garnish: mint sprig
  • Garnish: lime wheel

In our shaker, we start by muddling the mint with a splash of simple syrup. This step extracts those essential minty flavors. Next up, add the star of the show – 2 ounces of white rum, a generous ¾ ounce of lime juice, and a handful of ice cubes. Give it a good shake, letting the ingredients dance together. Now, we strain this concoction into a highball glass over fresh ice. For a bit of effervescence, you can top it off with a splash of club soda or sparkling mineral water. Picture the bubbles tickling your taste buds.

Garnish and Presentation: A Feast for the Eyes

No Mojito is complete without its final touches. Garnish your creation with a fresh mint sprig – it adds a burst of fragrance and visual appeal. For that extra touch of citrusy flair, throw in a lime wheel. Voila! Your DIY Mojito recipe masterpiece is ready to be sipped and savored.

Sip Back and Enjoy the Magic

The Mojito isn’t just a delightful blend of mint, rum, and lime; it’s a concoction with a rich history, rooted in tales of sailors and slaves, scurvy, and charms. So, the next time you take a sip of this classic cocktail, let the flavors transport you through time, and relish in the magic that is the Mojito. Cheers to your newfound expertise in mojito mixology!

Ingredients:

  • 6 mint leaves
  • ½ oz. simple syrup
  • 2 oz. white rum
  • ¾ oz. lime juice
  • Club soda, to top – optional
  • Garnish: mint sprig
  • Garnish: lime wheel
Muddle the mint with the simple syrup in a shaker. Add the rum, lime juice and ice, and shake. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. Top with a splash of club soda or sparkling mineral water if you like. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel.

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Daiquiri

Alec Guinness in ‘Our Man in Havana’ at his local bar where he drank quite a few Daiquiris.

 

Daiquiri

The Daiquiri was invented in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Instead of calling it something bland like a ‘rum sour’ it was named after a local beach, the Daiquiri.

The Classic Daiquiri

The original and simplest –

Daiquiri

Ingredients:
  • 2 ounces light rum
  • 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup*
  • Garnish: lime

1 cup of sugar & 1 cup of water – heat until the sugar dissolves and the syrup is clear. 

Add the rum, lime juice and syrup to a shaker with ice. This is a classic so serve it in a classic Nick and Nora cocktail glass. Garnish with a wedge of lime. This can easily become a frozen daiquiri by making it in a blender that will slush the ice.

Daiquiri


Hemingway Daiquiri aka Papa Doble

Invented by Ernest Hemmingway when he lived in Havana –

Daiquiri

Ingredients:
  • 2 ounces light rum
  • 1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 ounce fresh grapefruit juice
  • Garnish: lime
Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with lime.Daiquiri

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri

You don’t need a slush machine for this one –

Daiquiri

Ingredients:
  • 2 oz dark rum
  • ¾ oz Key Lime juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • A few strawberries
  • 6 ice cubes

Daiquiri

Add the rum, lime juice, syrup, strawberries, and ice to a blender. Mix until you get a slushy consistency. Pour into a coupe and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Daiquiri


Banana Daiquiri

A subtle hint of banana –

Daiquiri

Ingredients:
  • 2 ounces dark rum
  • 3/4  ounce banana liqueur
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 ounce simple syrup
  • Garnish: banana slice
Add the rum, banana liqueur, lime juice and syrup into a shaker with ice. No bananas here except for the liqueur and  garnish. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a banana slice. You can easily make this a frozen banana daiquiri by making it in a blender with the addition of about a ¼ of a sliced banana.Daiquiri

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Bananas Foster

Bananas Foster

This is an old desert recipe that’s not too common in most restaurants today but still very popular in New Orleans, especially Brennan’s where it was invented.  It’s prepared and served table-side and the flaming presentation is impressive.  Be careful when you light it – use a long reach lighter or wooden match.

Bananas Foster

Ingredients (1 banana per serving):
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 2 tsp. brown sugar
  • 1 banana cut lengthwise and in half
  • A sprinkle of cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. banana liqueur
  • 1 oz. light rum
  • 1 scoops of vanilla ice creamBananas Foster
Melt and mix the butter and sugar in a pan on medium heat. Brown the banana pieces lightly on both sides, sprinkle with cinnamon and remove for the pan to a dish with the ice cream. Pour the banana liqueur and rum to the pan and carefully light it. Bananas FosterSpoon the sauce over the bananas and ice cream and serve it while it’s hot.

Banana Rum Old Fashioned

If you’d like something else to do with your Banana Liqueur, try this variation on an Old Fashion. I got this a recipe in Food & Wine magazine.
Bananas Foster
Ingredients:
  • 1 oz. Bourbon
  • 1 oz. white rum
  • 1/2 oz. banana liqueur
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Orange peel garnish
Put all of ingredients except the orange peel in a mixing glass and stir with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with the orange peel.

Bananas Foster

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Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri

Some friends returned to the city from their summer house with strawberries. I had some with Wheaties for breakfast and now a frozen strawberry daiquiri for lunch.
Frozen Strawberry DaiquiriIngredients:

• 1 ½ oz light or dark rum
• ¾ oz fresh squeezed lime juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• A few strawberries
• 6 ice cubes
• Lime sugar for the rim of the glass
• A slice of lime for garnish

Add the rum, lime juice, syrup, and strawberries to a blender. Give it a whirl, first without ice. If it doesn’t appear thick enough add some more strawberries. Instead of whole ice cubes, it’s a good idea to crack them first. Wrap the cubes in a kitchen towel and hit them with a pan or rolling pin. Add the ice to the blender and mix it with the strawberries until you get a slushy consistency. Pour into the lime sugar rimmed glass and garnish with a slice of lime.

 

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri

  • For simple syrup, heat 1 part granulated sugar and 1 part water over low heat and stir until the mixture is clear.
  •  For the lime sugar, you need 1 teaspoon of lime zest and 2 teaspoons of sugar. Put it in a food processor and grate for minute or two. Moisten the rim of the glass with a cut lime so the lime sugar sticks. (Thank you, Martha Stewart)Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri

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