Whenever I think of staple summer cocktails, the mojito jumps to mind ... Add the rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves to a Collins glass, then muddle the mint just enough so the ...

effervescent Mojito. Blanching and shocking the mint leaves before infusing them into the syrup preserves their bright color. Use leftover syrup for a whole batch of cocktails and nonalocholic ...

Soda water first, then the mojito mixture, then ice. A mint sprig garnish will complete the look. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/ Orlando Sentinel) You can, too (the recipe for both cocktail and syrup ...

but life's still better with this Cuban cocktail in hand. The Mojito is as refreshing as a Caribbean breeze. It's a little bit sweet and citrusy fresh, with bright mint laying cover for the ...

In a cocktail shaker, add the mint, jalapeño and lime juice, then muddle until the peppers are crushed and the mint is fragrant. Add the simple syrup and rum ... What’s better than a Spicy Mojito?

"Too often people think of a mint julep as more of a mojito than an old ... "Making a simple syrup in advance with some crushed mint will speed up cocktail time when hosting a crowd," she said.

They both pair perfectly with lime and mint. A cucumber-melon mojito is the perfect beverage ... This recipe makes enough syrup for several cocktails, so you can keep it in the fridge for whenever ...