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Mojito Cubano

May 10, 2005

Mojito Cubano, Bahama Breeze, $5.50

A half of fresh lime, cut into three wedges
4-6 large leaves of fresh Mint
1/4 cup fresh squeezed sugar cane juice or Simple Syrup*
1/4 cup light or dark rum
1 1/2 cups crushed ice
Splash soda water

Method:
1. Place the lime wedges and mint leaves in the bottom of a 14-16 oz. glass and squish them together well with a muddler or wooden spoon.
2. Add the rum and sugar cane juice or Simple Syrup and 1/2 a cup of the ice. Cover with a shaker tin and shake well or mix well with a spoon.
3. Add the remaining cup of ice and top with soda water. Serve with a thin straw.

*To make Simple Syrup: combine one cup of granulated sugar and two and a half cups of water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Simmer one minute and remove from heat. Transfer to a heat-proof container and refrigerate until cold. Makes about three cups or 12 servings for the above recipe.

Enjoy!

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