Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2009

I did not like this recipe. I prefer to use 5-6 mint leaves, two wedges of lime and regular sugar (simple syrup is also good), muddle until flavors are blended, add ice, rum, and I like to use sparkling water than soda, not as much salt. Great hot weather drink!

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Sandy

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Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2009

You can't beat a mojito for a summertime patio drink - it's crisp, light, and refreshing. I like mine with a whole lime and a 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar or splenda. Splenda tastes just as good and dissolves more easily than sugar. Also try a dash or two of bitters if you wish.

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Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2009

I have had the best results by making a mint simple syrup, and using the following recipe: 1 oz mint syrup, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 2 oz rum, fill a highball with ice and top with soda. Muddle a few sprigs of mint before adding the ice--more for presentation--and garnish with a big sprig of mint.

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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2008

I suspect that as with any recipe there is some technique that really makes it work. Trying to dissolve sugar in cold water is often difficult , and I would recommend simple syrup , or make your own sugar water to sweeten it , honey would also make a nice replacement adding another interesting flavor, although maybe not traditional. Another tip I learned which some feel is key is to place the mint on the crushed ice and bruise it against the sharp ice crystals to really release the flavor.

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Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2008

I made a few modifications but overall it was a good recipe!

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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2008

This recipe is good in that it is simple. As a bartender I am hyper-critical and I see lots of people over do it on the ingredients. Personally, I use 6 mint leaves to muddle. I think it's the minty flavor that makes this drink so unique and refreshing. If you're getting a bitter flavor, you're mashing the rind of the lime too much. You want to release the juices, but not the oil from the rind. That's where the bitterness comes from. This recipe has the perfect amount of lime if you're juicing it right:)

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MsBleu

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Reviewed: May 9, 2008

It was ok, I liked J Lo's mojitos better.

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janice

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Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2007

Not great. I've had better. I had to adjust the sugar because it seemed bitter. I wasn't impressed.

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Alli

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Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2007

Very good, but needed a little more sugar and lime for my taste.

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Angie C.

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Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2007

My husband liked it after we added more sugar but I don't like mojito's

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Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2007

made them all weekend, they were a big hit! nice and refreshing!!! I used amber rum instead of the white, and raw cane sugar. It was a great success!

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Reviewed: Jul. 23, 2007

I loved the flavors, but I have a serious sweet tooth, it just wasn't sweet enough.

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D Novello

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Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2007

I enjoyed this but everyone else pretty much didn't. I got everyone's leftovers when they couldn't stomach it anymore. Too sour. But I would make it again for me.

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LYNN39SCAF

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Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2007

A refreshing Summer drink

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Chuck

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Reviewed: Jun. 13, 2007

This is a refreshing drink in the summer. I thought it was a little bitter though, so next time I'll ease off the lime.

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Jenny

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Reviewed: Jun. 12, 2007

Great Recipe this is my NEW favorite drink can't get enough of them!

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Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2007

pretty good... i've never had a mojito. i muddled together 1/2 lime juice and mint leaves. i also used simple syrup instead of sugar.

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Princess Dork

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Reviewed: Jun. 1, 2007

This is now my Mojito. You can have some too. You're welcome. Useful tip--because there should be one--this tastes best when served very cold. Lukewarm Mojito bad. Ice cold Mojito good.

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