Known as one of the most iconic cocktails, the mojito has been stirring taste buds since early 1900s. This invigorating drink has found fans across the world, even among teetotallers in its mocktail form. The refreshing mint-lime drink is the perfect start for your weekend get together as it helps to you get rid of the weariness of a tiring office-week. Why not try some refreshing twists of mojito this weekend.
Richard Neil Irwin, Bacardi Brand ambassador for AMEA (Asia, Middle East and Africa) and Rahul Raghav, Bar Manager at O Pedro, recommend ways to make some of these delectable Mojito fusions that will surely uplift your 'spirit' -
Bacardi sugarcane mojito
Sip on this tasty swizzle of sugarcane juice muddled with fresh mint and crushed ice
Ingredients: Bacardi Black, lime, mint, sugarcane juice, soda
Preparation: In a Collins/tall glass add 25 ml lime juice, 90 ml sugarcane juice, handful of mint , 60 ml Bacardi Black. After that fill the glass with crushed ice and stir well. Add 60 ml soda and garnish with mint and sugarcane sticks.
Bacardi cucumber lavender mojito
Straight from the garden, this cucumber lavender recipe is everything you need. A bright and herbal mojito made with fresh cucumber.
Ingredients: Bacardi Carta Blanca, lime, mint, cucumber juice, lavender, soda
Preparation: In a Collins/tall glass add 25 ml lime juice, 20 ml lavender syrup, 90 ml cucumber juice, handful of mint and 60 ml Bacardi Carta Blanca. Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir well. Add 60 ml soda and lastly garnish with mint and cucumber wheels
Bacardi Indian sweet lime mojito
Hard to miss, with a desi twist like this, the enhanced citrus tinge will zest up your taste buds.
Ingredients: Bacardi Carta Oro, lime, mint, musambi juice, sugar, soda
Preparation: In a Collins/tall glass, add 25 ml lime juice, 90 ml musambi juice and 15 ml sugar syrup (in case musambi is sour), handful of mint, 60 ml Bacardi Carta Oro. Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir well. Add 60 ml soda and garnish with mint and musambi wedges
Bacardi coconut mojito
You're sure to go ‘coco' over this tender and flavourful drink
Ingredients: Bacardi Carta Blanca, lime, mint, coconut water, sugar, soda
Preparation: In a Collins/tall glass add 25 ml lime juice, 15 ml sugar syrup (optional), 90 ml tender coconut water, handful of mint and 60 ml Bacardi Carta Blanca. After that, fill the glass with crushed ice and stir well. Post that, add 60 ml Soda and garnish with mint and slice of coconut
O Pedro Ki-Whis-Ki
The ripe taste of Kiwi shaken with fresh mint and pineapple juice is a perfect summer soiree in your mouth
Ingredients: Bacardi Carta Blanca, smoky single malt whiskey, pineapple juice, lime, mint, kiwi, sugar syrup, soda
Preparation: In a Collins/tall glass add 30 ml Bacardi Carta Blanca, 10 ml smoky single malt, 10 ml triple sec, 45 ml kiwi and mint puree, 30 ml pineapple juice, 20 ml lime juice, 5 ml sugar syrup. Shake well and garnish with kiwi scoop and mint sprig.