Mojo Mojito
While the dictionary does define the verb “muddle” as “to mix together an alcoholic potion” (or something like that), the definition I’m accustomed to is the one about being muddled, as in brain-challenged (due to sleep deprivation or too much cooking). I have used the word countless times in that latter context, and have had it tossed in my direction. But this muddle was a new one on me.
So, if you have a muddler, try it out on this refreshing mojito. Do not drink too many mojitos or you, too, will be muddled.
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10 fresh mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for garnish
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp confectioners’ sugar
Crushed ice
1½ oz light rum
Dash of Angostura bitters
2 oz club soda
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp confectioners’ sugar
Crushed ice
1½ oz light rum
Dash of Angostura bitters
2 oz club soda
directions:
1. Place the mint leaves in a tall chilled glass. Add the lime juice and the confectioners’ sugar. Gently muddle the mixture to release the flavor of the mint.
2. Add some ice, and then the rum and the bitters, and stir. Add the club soda and serve.
Variations: For an extra kick, use Prosecco or champagne instead of the club soda. And if you don’t own a muddler, do what I did before I discovered muddlers: use a fork.
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Excerpted from The Crabby Cook Cookbook. Copywright 2010 by Jessica Harper. Used by permission of Workman Publishing Co., Inc. New York. All Rights Reserved
Serves 1
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Excerpted from The Crabby Cook Cookbook. Copywright 2010 by Jessica Harper. Used by permission of Workman Publishing Co., Inc. New York. All Rights Reserved
