A Rhubarb-Mojito is a Nice Change

The rhubarb-mojito is a
cocktail variation of the
original mojito recipe.
It was thought to have
originated in the 1980's
but actually has been around
for quite some time.
Some say maybe even as early
as the 16th century as a
favorite of the old sea
pirates.

If you would like to visit Bacardi they have quite a detailed version of the mojito history and a variety of recipes as well.

The mojito is a refreshing rum beverage flavoured
with mint and lime, and typically known as the
national-cuban-drink.

This drink is enjoying quite an increase in popularity
worldwide. People vary them slightly with their own
types of ingredients, and rhubarb is just one of them.


There are different opinions on how to make the drink
using the most common ingredients. For instance, how
much to mash the leaves with your muddler is one
example. Or, should they be gently stirred in instead?

If you don't have a bar muddler, anything you can use to squash the leaves with is fine.

How much soda water should be added is another matter
of personal choice.


The lime juice should be fresh. That seems to be a
given. As for garnish? You can use lime wedges,
mint leaves or both. Even a thin stalk of rhubarb
would be a fitting compliment to the rhubarb-mojito.


Take a look at the video to see how it is done.




The recipes call for rhubarb syrup. This is very
easy to make. Simply put a few cups of chopped
rhubarb into a saucepan and add some water. Cover,
and boil down on low heat until the rhubarb is very
soft. Strain the mixture through a sieve, and you
now have your syrup. Add sugar to sweeten to your
own personal taste.

Enjoy making your version of the Rhubarb-Mojito.


RHUBARB-MOJITO

3 oz. rhubarb syrup
2 oz. white rum
1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
mint leaves
Club soda

In a cocktail shaker, add the above ingredients.
Shake to mix thoroughly, and strain into a tall
glass filled with crushed ice. Top with soda.






RUM AND RHUBARB MOJITO

1 1/2 oz. white rum
4 or 5 mint leaves
2 tblsp. fresh lime juice
2 oz. rhubarb syrup
Lime wedges
Soda water

Muddle (mash) the mint leaves with crushed ice
using a shaker or some type of tall container.

Add in syrup, juice and rum. Shake your mixture
very well, and pour into a tall glass. Top it up
with the soda, and garnish with lime wedges.

Photo Courtesy of Sunshinecity


VODKA RHUBARB-MOJITO

lime wedges
1/2 lime chopped
2 oz. rhubarb syrup
1 oz. triple sec
1 1/2 oz. vodka
8 mint leaves

Place leaves and chopped lime into a shaker.
Mash the items as much as you would like, and
add the rest of the ingredients.

Strain into a tall glass that is filled with
"fresh" crushed ice, and garnish with a thin stalk of red rhubarb. You can add a bit of soda water if you like, and gently stir.

BASIL AND RHUBARB MOJITO

6 mint leaves
3 basil leaves
2 oz. white rum
3 oz. rhubarb syrup
2 oz. lime juice
Club Soda

In a tall container or shaker, add the leaves and
mash together. Add the rest of the ingredients and
shake very well to combine. Pour into a tall glass
filled about half-way with crushed ice. Top up with club soda, and garnish with lime wedges.

Looking for a great drink mixer for your mojito?

There is a new line of sodas out in various flavours, rhubarb being one of them of course. These sodas make great drink mixers.

See Dry Soda for more information on these products, and their version of the Rhubarb Mojito.

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