Bartenders hate mojitos. If you doubt me, order one the next time you go out, and watch carefully for the reaction. You'll get an eye roll, a cringe, a sigh... and if the bar's busy enough, she might just refuse to make it.
Mixing mojitos can be an annoying, time-consuming process, whether you're a professional bartender working a busy shift or a barbecue host mixing drinks for guests. The official recipe - which requires attacking mint leaves, sugar, and water with a muddler for at least 5-10 seconds before adding the liquor - takes time, and the mint leaves and sugar
Posts Tagged ‘mint’
The Smarty Jones
by Jared on May 11th, 2011 | Crafty Bartender
Hi everyone,
After a fabulous Kentucky Derby weekend, it seems the ideal time to create a cocktail that will keep the spirit of the derby alive for months to come. With the combination of Maker's Mark (the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby) and fresh fruit, one can't helped but be transported to Kentucky on a warm spring afternoon. Although the next derby is a year away, this drink will keep it vividly in mind.
Named for my favorite horse in the Derby's history, Smarty Jones, I hope it presents as well as this great horse did.
The Smarty Jones
2 lime slices
1/2
After a fabulous Kentucky Derby weekend, it seems the ideal time to create a cocktail that will keep the spirit of the derby alive for months to come. With the combination of Maker's Mark (the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby) and fresh fruit, one can't helped but be transported to Kentucky on a warm spring afternoon. Although the next derby is a year away, this drink will keep it vividly in mind.
Named for my favorite horse in the Derby's history, Smarty Jones, I hope it presents as well as this great horse did.
The Smarty Jones
2 lime slices
1/2
Pomchi Smash
by Michele on May 28th, 2010 | Cocktails, Mixed Drinks
It's after 5:00 pm on a Friday afternoon that is the start of a 3-day weekend. Well, sort of a 3-day weekend. I am sure there will be some work on Monday, but it won't be a full workday. So, as far as I am concerned, it is a 3-day weekend.
Having stated that, I will confess that knowing I had one project to complete before starting my weekend, I was seeking the easiest way to complete that project. Luckily for me (and you, the reader), the easiest way also happens to be tasty and fun.
The remaining project was creating and
Having stated that, I will confess that knowing I had one project to complete before starting my weekend, I was seeking the easiest way to complete that project. Luckily for me (and you, the reader), the easiest way also happens to be tasty and fun.
The remaining project was creating and
Spring Cucumber Martini
by Michele on April 16th, 2010 | Cocktails, Martinis
My husband and I have our own preferences when making or ordering cocktails. I prefer my drinks to be light and fruity. He likes drinks that either are classics, like a dry martini, or savory, such as a dirty martini. When I saw this recipe for a cucumber martini, I knew it would be a hit with him. Between the simplicity of a vodka martini and the infusion of mint and cucumber, it practically was a drink created for him.
I am pleased to thank Chef Patricia Williams (of Smoke Jazz & Supper Club) for sharing this recipe with
I am pleased to thank Chef Patricia Williams (of Smoke Jazz & Supper Club) for sharing this recipe with
