The Real Mojito - de Verdad!

I got this information from the tasteofcuba.com website. I love lime, the tropics and a good mojito. This is their recipe plus some information from their website - enjoy!

The recipe for the original Mojito - the one that Hemmingway himself enjoyed at La Bodega del Medio in Havana, Cuba.

1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Juice from one lime (2 ounces)

4 mint leaves

1 sprig of mint

Havana Club white run (2 ounces)

2 ounces club soda

Place the mint leaves in a tall glass and squeeze the lime juice over them. Add the powdered sugar and muddle - smash together at the bottom of the glass. Add crushed ice and rum and then soda. Stir.

Some recipes call for a dash of bitters to smooth out the sweetness. Some add the lime wedges to the glass. I like mine heavy on lime, so I squeeze the lime, skip the sugar and add lime wedges.

This drink is so refreshing - it's as good as a dip in the pool on a hot day.

And don't forget to toast Hemmingway on your first sip!