OT: Wanting to broaden my drinking horizons...

[mabatzis at gmail.com (Michael Abatzis)]

mojitos are good, but mint juleps are better.  mint, sugar (or syrup),
club soda, bourbon. for a sipping liqueur, try metaxa. it's a greek
spirit. great on ice, smoother/ less harsh than whisky. and a julep
just should never be made with jack.

On 7/20/05, Mike Smith <smithma7@gmail.com> wrote:
> Sounds tasty
> 
> On 7/20/05, Roger concha <rogercv1@gmail.com> wrote:
> > what you'll need:
> > 2? oz. light rum
> > 1 lime
> > 1 tbsp. simple syrup
> > mint leaves (8 or so sprigs worth)
> > ice
> > club soda
> > tall glass
> > spoon, or some other utensil that can be used to mash the mint leaves
> >
> >
> >
> > . Make simple syrup: Heat equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan
> > until just before boiling and stir until the sugar has completely
> > dissolved. Make up a big batch ? say a cup of sugar and a cup of water
> > ? than toss it in the fridge ? it'll easily keep for a couple of
> > weeks, during which time you'll be able to whip up mojitos at a
> > moment's notice, to the delight of your very fortunate friends.
> > 2. Place the mint leaves and 1 tbsp. of the simple syrup (cooled) in
> > the glass, then squish it all around with a spoon (or whatever
> > appropriate utensil you can find) for 20-30 seconds, until you can
> > smell that good minty smell. .
> > 3. Cut the lime in half. Squeeze the juice out from both halves into
> > the glass, then drop one half into the glass.
> > 4. Pour in the rum and stir.
> > 5. Add plenty of ice, then top off the mixture with club soda. Garnish
> > with a sprig of mint and enjoy!
> >
> >
> > On 7/20/05, Mike Smith <smithma7@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Mojitos sound interesting.... what's the recipe?
> > >
> > > On 7/20/05, Neptuno <neptunonc@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > > Remember the initial post is Mike... So he needs plug and play.....He likes
> > > > Jagger so I should have suggested a Naked Surfer on Acid......One of my all
> > > > time Favorites
> > > >
> > > > El Tony
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Greg Pallett <greg.rocco@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Now Mojitos.. fantastic.  IT can be done easily.  I have a jar in the Fridge
> > > > with a pre-made mix of sugar syrup and mint - just ad rum, fresh lime juice
> > > > and seltzer/club soda.
> > > > It also works with JACK  for a mint julip.
> > > >
> > > > I'm happy to provide lessons, you know!


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