Raúl: The mojito is a classic drink in Cuba.
Jorge: The best are made with yerbabuena. If you have a Latin market in your neighborhood, you might be able to find some. It has to be fresh!
Glenn: If not, use spearmint -- again fresh from the garden. It's the best substitute.
Raúl: Mojitos are a nice Cuban choice for holiday entertaining.
Put sugar and lime juice in a glass. Crush a few fresh mint leaves into the sugar and the lime juice. Add one ounce of white rum and ice cubes. Fill with soda water and serve with a sprig of mint.
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Fresh yerbabuena (or mint) leaves
- 1 ounce white rum
- Soda water
- Juice of 1/2 lime
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