Alcoholic Mojito with rum

About This Recipe

Alcoholic mojito with rum can, without exaggeration, be called the favorite summer cocktail of many people. Some consider it to be a "ladies' drink" for its lightness, freshness, and beauty, while others see it as truly "masculine," significantly aided by legends about the favorite drink of Ernest Hemingway and Francis Drake. Moreover, rum is so rugged and manly! The key word here is rum. If you see a mojito somewhere with gin or tequila—run away. A real alcoholic mojito should only have rum. And specifically white, light rum—not dark. Yes, white rum is not as rugged, but it has a neutral taste, not as rich as brown rum, and it doesn't distort the pure flavors of mint and lime. Most importantly, it doesn't spoil the drink's color: it should be perfectly transparent. For the same reason, do not use brown sugar. It's better to choose a special white cane sugar. And finally, always say "no" to any sprites and tonics in your mojito. The classic cocktail should exclusively have soda, that is, carbonated mineral water. If someone says otherwise, it means they have only ever drunk mojito in a bar of a cheap all-inclusive hotel.