With this authentic Cuban mojito recipe we’re kicking off the warm season, accompanied by our trusty Magimix Cook Expert. In this recipe, we mainly use the food processor to make perfect crushed ice* and to chill our mojito to the max, though some purists prefer cubed ice. That gives us the perfect excuse to prepare it both ways and compare… let’s call it field research.
Legend has it that the marvellous mojito was invented in Cuba and that it was one of Mr Hemingway’s many favourite drinks, which he enjoyed at the famous Bodeguita del Medio in Havana… ah, those were the days.
If you haven’t tried the Cuban mojito, now’s the time, because this masterful mix of rum, lime juice, mint, sugar and ice is one of the most refreshing cocktails out there. Let’s get to it – with the Magimix, even a six-year-old could make this drink. Not that I’d admit saying that.
*I used the Magimix Cook Expert, which crushes ice perfectly in no time. If you don’t have one, a blender will do.
Mediterránea glass tumblers, bowl of the Magimix Cook Expert, and Pallarès carbon steel knife
Ingredients (for 4 mojitos)
- 200 ml aged rum
- 80 g white or brown sugar
- 150 ml lime juice
- 4–5 mint leaves per glass
- 400 ml sparkling water
- 400 g ice cubes
Method
- Squeeze the limes and set the juice aside.
- Wash the mint leaves and divide them among the glasses.
- Put the ice cubes in the bowl of the Magimix. Select the Blender and Crushed Ice programme and press Auto. If after the default time the ice isn't perfectly crushed, repeat the programme and stop when it’s just right.
- Remove the lid cap and add the lime juice, rum, and sugar. Run the Crushed Ice programme again and press Stop when the mixture is well blended.
- Divide the mojito among the prepared glasses with mint, and top up with sparkling water.
- Gently muddle the mint in each glass with a long spoon or appropriate utensil (experts say this is essential – and the minty touch is indeed wonderful), garnish with a slice of lime, and dive into the mojito. With style, of course.
Mediterránea glass tumblers, bowl of the Magimix Cook Expert and Pallarès carbon steel knife
I know I shouldn’t say it, but this mojito looks incredible. Some people prefer using white rum instead of the aged one I used, but I personally find aged rum has more flavour. You decide for yourselves.
