Friday, 23 July 2010

Cocktail of the week - Drake's Mojito

We’re going all skull and crossbone-esque. Our cocktail of the week is a take on Ernest Hemmingway’s favorite tipple, a Drake’s Mojito.

Our version of this popular cocktail is named after its historical creator, Richard Drake. He was a British pirate and a subordinate of the famous Captain Francis Drake. Richard Drake was in Havana in 1586 when he used Aguardiente, a primitive version of rum, to create the ancestor of the drink we all know today. This light and refreshing drink is perfect for a hot summer’s day.

GLASS : HI-BALL
METHOD : BUILD & MUDDLE INTO THE GLASS, SERVED OVER CUBED ICE
INGREDIENTS :

2/3 MINT STALK
3 BAR SPOONS OF SUGAR SYRUP
25 ML FRESHLY SQUEEZED LIME
25 ML ABELHA 3 YEARS GOLD CACHACA
25 ML HAVANA ANEJO ESPECIAL RUM
TOP UP WITH STILL WATER

GARNISH : WOODEN SPOON

1 comment:

Mojito Social Club said...

Nice twist with Cachaca. Have to try this! Thanks