Drink Mojitos

...but, again, I forgot to drink it in the street? What the heck’s wrong with me? :)

...but it wasn’t in the street. So…I’m halfway to my goal!

...I’d love to see a few more people join in on this fun goal!!1

...you’re wondering what a “mojito” is…

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mojito

the best are the really expensive ones with fresh mint leaves… if your not paying more than $9 for it go some where else!!!!

about 6 years ago, i had my first one while on vacation in Gulf Shores, but Darn it! i couldn’t remember the name of it or what was in it aside from the lime and mint. anyway.. recently i saw a bacard commecial advertising it and bells went off.. OH YEAH! THATS IT! ever since then my mouth has watered for one. unfortunately it’ll have to wait at least another year—b/c im pregnant and intend on breast feeding. sigh but i do love em!

grind a few fresh mint leaves with some sugar (superfine, not confectioners or powdered, but it dissolves better than regular sugar) with a mortar and pestle.

in a shaker, squeeze a couple of limes, add a couple shots of rum, some ice, the mint/sugar stuff, and add a little more sugar. shake it up. pour it into a glass and top it off with a bit of lemon-lime soda. give it a quick stir and you’re good to go!

My first experience with mojitos, at the Kawama Hotel at Varadero Beach in Cuba… 1974.

/egs

That makes it fun. And it’s scary that they contain alcohol. They’re very good.

The mint and lime better be fresh, and they’d better use a good rum or you’re just getting an alcoholic 7up.