Mojito, anyone?

Sometimes the mint in the market looks so fresh and mintacular that you think, “Mojito, anyone??” And then you go home and whip up a pitcher to drink with family and friends out on the deck. This will serve at least 4.  You could make it kid-friendly by replacing the rum with 7-up.

You will need:

• 12 oz light rum
• 4 limes, juiced
• 1 lime, quartered
• 5 t sugar
• 12-16 sprigs fresh mint
• Lemon-lime seltzer

Then…

1. In a serving pitcher, combine mint with the lime juice and sugar.  Muddle together by mashing with a wooden spoon; this release all those wonderful minty oils and should smell pretty darn good.
2. Stir in the rum.
3. Add seltzer to taste.
4. Add some ice. Pour into glasses and garnish with the lime wedges!  Drink responsibly, as always.

 

Micheladas

Every good trip to friends should involve a new drink.  Or at least most of mine seem to!  While visiting family and friends up over Columbus Day weekend, one friend mixed up a batch of Micheladas.   He made them with Negra Modelo, and it was one of the tastier cervezas preparadas that I’ve been able to enjoy

You will need:

• Some friends (just kidding!  But it is way more fun to enjoy these with others)
• Negra Modela
• Lime(s)
• Hot sauce
• Worchestershire Sauce
• Ice cubes
• Salt (if desired)

Then you:

1. Cut the lime into eighths.  Run one piece of lime around the top rim of your beer glass (save the piece!).  Salt the rim if you want.
2. Add some ice cubes.  Add a couple of splashes of hot sauce and a dash of the Worchestershire.
3. Pour in the beer.  Squeeze in the lime.
4. Stir and enjoy!

P.S.  Always drink responsibly