Mojitos are  the classic cocktail originating from Cuba. Now one of the most ordered cocktails. Shake up one of these refreshing drinks for your next get-together.

Classic Mojito
Makes 1 drink

3 large sprigs fresh mint
2 ounces white rum
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
3/4 ounce Simple Syrup*
Splash of chilled soda water

Tear the mint sprigs and drop into a cocktail shaker. With a muddler, press the mint to release its flavors. Fill the shaker with ice. Measure in the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Cap and shake vigorously. Pour into a large glass. Top with soda water.

*Simple Syrup- one cup sugar and one cup water brought to a boil and cooled – keep refrigerated for up to 1 month.  © 2008 Kathy Casey Inc.

Peach Melba Mojito
This quick and easy mojito is made with my Dish D’Lish Mojito cocktail mix. You can substitute strawberry puree for the raspberry if desired.

Makes 1 cocktail

1 lime squeeze
2 oz Bacardi Peach Red Rum
2 oz Dish D’Lish Classic Mojito Cocktailor
2 Tbsp. raspberry puree
splash of soda water
Garnish: fresh mint sprig – fresh raspberry if in season

Squeeze & drop lime into cocktail shaker. Fill with ice. Add rum, Cocktailor and puree.
Cap and shake vigorously. Add soda water. Pour into a tall glass. Top with more ice if needed. Garnish with mint and raspberry if using and insert straw. © 2008 Dish D’Lish® Inc