A visual how-to guide to create a twist on your favourite cocktail—the mojito!
Let's Get The Party Started!
What You'll Need:
Ingredients:
Vodka
Sparkling Lemon Juice
Cucumber
Lemon
Lime
Mint Leaves
Ice
Tools:
Muddler
Cocktail Shaker
Vegetable Peeler
Cocktail Pick
Serving Size: 1
Let's Muddle The Magic!
1. Slice cucumbers and place them in
your glass of choice (I prefer a tall
glass).
2. Add some mint leaves to the glass.
3. Use the muddler to break down
the essences of the cucumber and
mint. This will make the perfect
base for your mojito.
Prep the Show-Stopper—the Garnish!
4. Peel the skin of your cucumber
using a vegetable peeler.
5. Once you've peeled off the skin,
repeat this process to get a long
strip of cucumber. (Ensure to apply
pressure while peeling to increase
the thickness)
6. Fold this stripe in an accordion-like
shape.
7. Secure the shape by inserting a
cocktail pick.
8. Reconfigure the shape of the
garnish by spacing out the folds.
Let's Get Crafting!
9. Add your ice to the cocktail shaker.
10. Based on how strong you would
like your mojito, play with your
vodka to sparkling lemon juice
ratio. (My suggestion: 60/40
vodka).
11. Add your desired amount of
vodka and sparkling lemon juice
to the shaker.
12. Shake, shake, shake!
Final Touches!
13. Add ice to your serving glass.
14. Strain your cocktail into the glass
with the muddled ingredients.
15. Using a tall spoon, stir the
ingredients together.
16. Add your garnishes! I added in
the cucumber crafter garnish as
well as slices of lemon and mint
leaves.
Happy St. Patrick's Day &
Happy Sipping!
For a how-to video, head to this link!