Dirty Mojito
The past few weeks have left me tired, and I am anticipating the next few months will weigh me down even more. I celebrated my birthday in haste, and have had mini trysts with friends, in all that celebration I encountered two different versions of the Cuban Mojito, and I knew I had to make this one myself.
I've simplified mine: simple syrup, crushed mint leaves, white rum, lime, ice and a good arm to shake everything in a shaker. The original recipe calls for carbonated water which I find you can do without. And I have christened mine the 'Dirty Mojito' just because I find some of the crushed mint leaves get stuck between the teeth, and I can get a little anal about it. Crush some mint in the shaker so as to let the oil in before filling the shaker (you can use a plastic glass that has a spill-proof cover) with ice. Add 3 table spoons of simple syrup, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, a hefty amount of rhum (about 3/4 way of the shaker), and a pinch of salt. I find that the salt brings out some depth to the mixture. Shake everything together allowing some of the ice to melt. Serve in a glass. 
This is my version of the perfect summer cocktail.
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The mojito is definitely one of our favorite drinks! If you have access to the Brazilian sugarcane liquor cachaca, similar to rum, then you should also try 'caipirinhas' (if you haven't already)! It's just muddled fruit of your choice (lime is most common but everything from kiwis to strawberries have been used), sugar, ice and the cachaca. Delicious and refreshing!
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