Who says who Mojito is? Ernest Hemingway. Originally from Cuba, this cocktail is indeed popular because of the American writer who is a big consumer. Therefore, it is not surprising that it has become one of the most popular cocktails in bars, not only in France, but throughout Europe. In addition to its aromatic taste, because it should be remembered that it is made with rum, sugar, mint and lime, its freshness is especially appreciated because it is also made with ice and lemon. How to make a mojito? Discover technology.
Tips for the perfect mojito
As mentioned above, the essentials for a mojito are a handful of fresh mint leaves, very soft limes, a teaspoon of caster sugar, crushed ice and white rum (approximately 4 cl).
The first step is to cut the lemon into quarters. Then, choose a very thick deep glass: Spread lemon slices on the bottom, add mint leaves and sugar. Please note that you can use iced mint syrup instead of sugar.
The second step is to crush the mixture with a pestle, and then add crushed ice to 2/3 of the glass. Then pour a glass of rum, which is 4 cl. As you have noticed, bartenders usually do not use shot glasses, but instead pour alcohol into a thin stream for 4 seconds.
The third and final step is to complete the cocktail with sparkling water, preferably aggressive, such as Perrier. The trick is to put two straws instead of one, because a mojito is a very clumpy cocktail and the straws can get clogged quickly. Well, the mojito is ready to taste.
Where to drink the best mojito in Paris
To inspire you, this is a great place to taste the best mojitos in Paris. In Andy Volhu, Parisians scrambled to order a fresh mojito, especially during the happy hour before 8pm. The Mojito Lab is also an interesting institution, because the largest variants of Mojito can be found there. The same goes for Bar Sans Nom, Alcazar, Merle Mockingbird or Le Forum. You can also visit the Pixel Bar in the heart of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, which has won the Best Mojito Award in Paris.