The Mojito is a drink of Cuban origin, made of five ingredients: white rum, sugar, lime, sparkling water and mint. The Mojito dates back to an English pirate named Richard Drake, who purportedly invented a Mojito-like cocktail in the late 16th century. I don't believe what Mr. Drake was drinking was remotely close to the modern mojito, but let's humor the historians for a moment and continue on...
After Mr. Drake created El Draque, the next incarnation included rum as opposed to rum's forebearer "aquardiente." By the way, how terrible a drink name is El Draque. It sounds too similar to El Dreck. Perhaps Mr. Drake was in fact speaking yiddish in the 16th century. In any event, it was said by Cuban playwright and poet Federico Villoch in 1940 that "[w]hen aquardiente was replaced with rum, the Draque was to be called a Mojito."
My favorite quote in one of the write-ups is this almost incidental addition to the historical record: "Other accounts suggest that slaves working in Cuban sugar cane fields in the late 19th century invented the mojito."
Now listen, I have no idea who invented this drink, but, I would say that if I were a betting man, I'd put my money on the slaves as having invented the Mojito. Why? Because white people steal everything! Richard Drake probably saw a slave make the drink, and claimed it once it proved popular. In other words, I'm postulating that Richard Drake was the Elvis Presley of his time.
I kid, I kid. I have no idea how it all went down.
Enough with the history, on with the drinking.
American Bar Mojito
Mojito Battle Royal
The tale of the tape:
American Bar
Juice of half a lime
1 barspoon powdered sugar
2 oz white rum
soda
mint sprig
Stir sugar and lime juice well in a large high-ball glass. Crush mint leaves with pestle, add the squeezed half lime. Fill with crushed ice, add rum, stir. Add soda, garnish with mint sprig.
American Bar Ingredients
And...
The Ultimate Bar Book
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon superfine sugar
6 to 8 fresh mint leaves
2 ounces light rum
2 to 4 ounces chilled club soda
Fresh mint sprig
In the bottom of a highball glass, muddle together the lime juice, sugar, and mint leaves until the sugar is dissolved. Add the rum. Fill the glass with ice and top with club soda. Garnish with the mint sprig.
The Ultimate Bar Book Ingredients
So how do the two drink recipes compare, and who is the big winner?
First the consolation prize:
The American Bar
Also, superfine sugar, or regular sugar will provide a bit of grit that, when muddled, will produce more flavor from the mint leaves. Powdered sugar just doesn't work in the same way.
The American Bar
On to the winner:
The Ultimate Bar Book
One other difference between the recipes is that The Ultimate Bar Book
The Ultimate Bar Book Mojito
As a result of all of the above, I prefer The Ultimate Bar Book
Just like the Caipirinha, I'm convinced that we keep coming back to these drinks, the Mojito included, ordering 2nds and 3rds because of the sweet sugar and lime combination that remains at the bottom of the glass. It is delicious!
Laslty, and this is not a complaint against either recipe, but rather, a suggestion: club soda should always, always be used sparingly. Think of soda in the same way you think of salt when cooking. You can always add more salt, but you can't take it away. You can always add more soda, but you can't take it away. When a recipe calls for soda, add a splash to start, and no more. A splash may be all you need. If you prefer a lighter flavor or taste, perhaps add more. The point is, add in small increments, you'll be rewarded with a drink more to your liking.
Enjoy a Mojito in this beautiful weather - it's an easy choice on a warm day.
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15 comments:
Nice job here, I like the comparison idea. Powdered sugar in a drink doesn’t sound like a good idea to me, but what do I know. I like Mojitos in the warm months, so this is perfect timing.
Good job. I love Mojito's and summer is coming. Can't wait to mix em both and see if I can concur with your findings.
Thanks for the info.
Rob
Thank you gents for your comments...Rob, be sure to report back when you've made them both (or an entirely different recipe altogether).
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