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Mojito

Mojito莫吉托Mojito mò jí tuō

Time
10 min
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
187 kcal
Yield
1 serving

This cocktail has a refreshing, sweet-and-tart taste with the coolness of mint and the mild buzz of rum, making it a classic summer drink. It has a relatively low alcohol content and is paired with vitamin C-rich lime, which helps quench thirst and invigorate the mind. It is very easy to make and beginner-friendly, taking only about ten minutes from prep to finish.这款鸡尾酒口感清爽酸甜,带有薄荷的清凉和朗姆酒的微醺,是经典的夏季饮品。酒精含量较低,佐以富含维生素 C 的青柠,能生津解渴、提神醒脑。制作十分简单,对新手友好,从备料到完成只需大约十分钟。

Mojito

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Mojito — ingredients and steps overview

Method11 steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the lime and muddle the juice

    处理青柠并捣汁

    Cut one of the lime halves into small pieces and place them in a highball glass, then use a pestle to muddle out the juice.

    将切成半块的青柠之一切成小块,放入海波杯,随后用研杵将其捣出汁

    40 sec

    • Do not muddle the peel too finely, as this can make the drink too bitter.不要把皮捣得太碎,以免苦涩味过重
    Step 1: Prepare the lime and muddle the juice
  2. 2

    Add mint for aroma

    薄荷增香

    Rub 3-4 mint leaves along the rim of the glass, then place them in the glass.

    用 3-4 珠薄荷叶沿着杯口涂抹,随后将其放入杯中

    20 sec

    • Rubbing the rim makes the aroma more intense when drinking.涂抹杯口可以让饮用时香气更浓郁
    Step 2: Add mint for aroma
  3. 3

    Add the sweetener

    加入甜味剂

    Add 20ml of syrup.

    加入 糖浆 20ml

    10 sec

    • Adjust the amount of syrup to taste.可根据口味微调糖浆量
    Step 3: Add the sweetener
  4. 4

    Add the base spirits

    加入基酒

    Add 45ml of gold rum and 10ml of Blue Sky Original Vodka.

    加入 金色朗姆酒 45ml 和 蓝天原味伏特加 10ml

    15 sec

    • Gold rum is key to this flavor profile.金色朗姆酒是这款风味的关键
    Step 4: Add the base spirits
  5. 5

    Add acidity

    补充酸度

    Squeeze the juice from the remaining lime half into the glass.

    将剩下的半块青柠压出汁水放入杯中

    20 sec

    • Using a juicer can extract more juice.使用压汁器可以获取更多果汁
    Step 5: Add acidity
  6. 6

    Mix and stir

    混合搅拌

    Stir gently until the sugar/syrup is half-dissolved.

    轻轻搅拌,使砂糖/糖浆处于半融合状态

    15 sec

    • A half-dissolved state creates a more layered mouthfeel.半融合状态能带来更有层次的口感
    Step 6: Mix and stir
  7. 7

    Add crushed ice

    加入碎冰

    Add crushed ice to the glass until it is 3/4 full.

    将打碎的冰块放入杯中,直到占杯中 3/4

    15 sec

    • Crushed ice chills the drink quickly.碎冰能让酒液迅速降温
    Step 7: Add crushed ice
  8. 8

    Top with soda water

    注入苏打水

    Add chilled soda water until it just covers the crushed ice.

    加入冰镇苏打水直到刚好淹没碎冰

    10 sec

    • Pour slowly to retain more carbonation.慢慢倒入以保留更多气泡
    Step 8: Top with soda water
  9. 9

    Swirl and stir

    旋转搅拌

    Swirl and stir for half a minute.

    旋转搅拌半分钟

    30 sec

    • This allows the liquid and ice to exchange heat thoroughly.让杯中液体和冰块充分热交换
    Step 9: Swirl and stir
  10. 10

    Top up with ice

    补冰

    Fill the highball glass to the top with crushed ice.

    使用碎冰将海波杯补满

    10 sec

    • Filling with crushed ice looks better.补满碎冰视觉效果更好
    Step 10: Top up with ice
  11. 11

    Garnish

    装饰点缀

    Clap the remaining sprig of mint to wake it up, then insert it into the crushed ice as a garnish.

    将剩下的一株薄荷叶拍醒,插入碎冰,作装饰

    10 sec

    • Clapping the mint leaves between your palms instantly releases the aroma.双手合十拍打薄荷叶可以瞬间激发香气
    Step 11: Garnish

Extra tips

  • Reference: The Mojito is one of the world's most famous classic cocktails.参考资料:莫吉托(Mojito)世界上最著名的经典鸡尾酒之一。
  • If the drink tastes too alcoholic, you can increase the proportion of soda water.如果觉得酒味重,可以适当增加苏打水的比例。
  • The lime and mint must be fresh; this is the core of the refreshing taste.青柠和薄荷必须新鲜,这是口感清爽的核心。

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