Mojito is – Currently, there are many drinks that are suitable to be used as drinks that are suitable for filling your rest time. In fact, delicious drinks to enjoy don’t always come from Indonesia, but can also come from abroad.
When it comes to foreign drinks, there are a lot of them. Of the many delicious drinks, one of which is the mojito drink. Most young people may already know the mojito drink, but not a few also don’t know what mojito is.
This article will take a closer look at mojitos along with facts and recipes you can make at home. So, what are you waiting for, immediately see the review, Sinaumed’s.
What Are Mojitos?
In recent years, mojito is quite common in restaurants and cafes in Indonesia. Mojitos are on the rise. Almost every cafe offers this menu and almost every cafe hangout knows this menu. Mojito is now very popular. Although traditionally it is a cocktail, many also serve it without the addition of alcoholic beverages.
Mojito is actually a cocktail type drink whose taste is a combination of the sweet taste of syrup, the fresh taste of sliced fruit, and the distinctive warm taste of mint leaves. Originally, mojitos used rum as their base alcohol, but this drink that’s currently popular here doesn’t use alcohol.
This version without alcohol is loved by young people in Indonesia. The sweet and sour taste coupled with a refreshing mint aroma is indeed suitable for drinking in hot weather. This drink, which is said to have originated in Cuba, is usually served in a highball.
But here, this drink is served not only using a highball, there are also those who serve it in jars, glasses with feet, to pitchers that resemble flower vases. This unique presentation is also the main attraction of mojito, besides of course it tastes refreshing.
Mojito is a traditional Cuban cocktail. This cocktail has a fresh sour taste due to the use of lime juice and mint. This drink can be the right choice in overcoming the scorching hot air. Mojito is now commonly found in restaurants. Besides the ingredients being easy to get, this drink is liked by many people because it tastes fresh and sour with traces of menthol.
Mojito is a typical Cuban alcoholic drink that is usually made of five ingredients, namely white rum, sugar (usually cane sugar), lemonade, sparkling water and mint leaves. This mixture is then crushed finely with a crusher. The mint leaves should only be bruised lightly to release the oils and should not be finely chopped. Then, rum is added and the drink is stirred a little to dissolve the sugar and lift the mint leaves from the bottom of the glass to make it more beautiful.
Then, this drink is added with ice cubes and soda water. Mint leaves and a slice of lemonade were used to decorate the glass. The combination of sweetness, fresh lemon and mint is meant to cover up the rum’s harsh effect. Thus, this drink is very popular as a summer drink in the Western World.
Even though it is synonymous with the use of alcohol, this drink can also be prepared using halal ingredients. Don’t believe? Check out the explanation about the halal mojito, which of course Sinaumed’s can try at home.
Interesting Facts About Mojitos
Behind its popularity, this drink has many unique facts. If you like this drink, there’s nothing wrong with knowing the facts and history of your favorite drink, namely:
1. The Mojito Was Invented in Cuba
No one knows for sure from which city and how the mojito was first created. There are many theories as to where Cuba Mojito came from, so there is some debate.
Then, Will Pasternak, head bartender of BlackTail in New York City, poured in his thoughts. “ The mojito first appeared in the cocktail shop ‘Sloppy Joe’s Bar’ in 1932,” he says.
Regarding the origin of the word, there are several opinions. “ Some say that the word mojito comes from a Spanish verb meaning ‘wet.’ But there are also those who say this word comes from an African language which means ‘little spell’. Will continued.
Mojito was first created in Cuba, but no one knows for sure when mojito was created and how it was first created.
2. One of the Oldest Drinks in the World
Mojito is a fresh and sweet drink. Therefore, many people like Minang mojito. Mojito has been consumed since 500 years ago and is one of the oldest drinks in the world. Apparently, mojito has been consumed for a long time and has many variations.
3. Using White Rum
Besides using sugar, mint leaves, lime juice, and soda, Mojito also uses white rum. Authentic Cuban rum may have a richer, smoother taste.
4. In Cuba, Mojito does not use simple syrup
There is one fact that is unique about mojito, namely in Cuba, mojito is not served with simple syrup.
5. Best Served with Ice
Mojito, which has a fresh, sour taste, is indeed suitable for serving in summer. Not only that, this fresh drink will be fresher if you add ice cubes. If you don’t want your ice cubes to melt quickly, you can add large ice cubes that will slow down the dilution of the cocktail.
6. Stir before drinking
When you are about to drink a Mojito, the main thing you need to do is stir it. Because it will produce the main taste of Mojito.
7. It Doesn’t Matter If It’s Bitter
In general, Mojito doesn’t use the addition of aromatic bitters, but don’t be surprised if you find some bartenders use it. While the original Mojito recipe doesn’t use Angostura, there’s nothing wrong with adding it. Because it will add a different taste. That’s why modern bartenders now like to add Angostura.
8. Used As Medicine
In the past, it was used as a medicine for scurvy and dysentery by pirates.
9. Made of Five Ingredients
A traditional mojito is made of five ingredients: white rum, lime, mint leaves, sugar and sparkling water.
10. Made from Tequila
Apart from white rum, tequila can also be used to make mojitos.
11. Can Be Made Without Alcohol
A mojito made without alcohol is called a virgin mojito. This variant is often found in Indonesia.
12. Can Be Made Cogito
Cogito is another variant of mojito. This drink is made with coconut rum. The name cogito is an abbreviation of coconut and mojito.
13. Popular in France, England and Poland
Although originating from Cuba, the mojito is apparently very popular in Poland, France and England.
14. Popular in the United States
Mojitos are also very popular in the United States, to the extent that they celebrate National Mojito Day every July 11th.
15. The taste can be unsalted
So that the taste doesn’t turn out to be bland, the ice cubes in the mojito are made from a mixture of water, sugar and lime juice.
Homemade Mojito Recipe
Now, Sinaumed’s no longer needs to go to a cafe to be able to drink this mojito. Of course you can make it at home. Is Sinaumed’s interested in making mojitos? Here’s a home-style mojito recipe that Sinaumed’s can try.
1. Lychee Mojito
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of chilled plain soda
- 1 lime, squeeze the juice
- 1 lime, thinly sliced
- Fresh mint leaves to taste
- Liquid sugar to taste
- 3 canned lychees
How to make:
- Prepare a shaker glass, put liquid sugar, lime juice, mint leaves, soda water and enough ice cubes into a shaker glass, shake until smooth.
- Then, prepare a serving glass, add lime slices, lychees, mint leaves and ice cubes then pour the drink from a shaker glass into a serving glass.
- Garnish with the remaining lime wedges and mint leaves.
- Lychee mojito is ready to be served.
2. Mojito Ade
Ingredients:
- 1 lime
- 3 stalks of young mint leaves
- 1 tbsp sugar (to taste)
- 1 bottle of soda size 390 ml
- Ice cubes as needed
- Thin slices of lime
- Mint leaves to taste.
How to make:
- Lime syrup: wash lime and cut into small pieces, put in a glass then add mint leaves and sugar. Stir while pressed until the sugar dissolves.
- Prepare a glass, pour the lime syrup that was made earlier, then the ice cubes, add the garnish, and finally pour the soda.
- Mojito Ade is ready to be served.
3. Mojito Strawberry Kiwi
Ingredients:
- 8 strawberry seeds, cut into 3 or 4 parts
- 1 kiwi fruit, cut into pieces
- 1 large lemon, better choose imported ones. Slice, half squeezed, half sliced thinly
- 150 ml of simple syrup
- 500 ml of sparkling water or white soda
- A handful of mint leaves, crushed
- Ice cubes as needed
How to make:
- In a bowl, put all the ingredients, add ice cubes.
- Stir and taste correction.
4. Virgin mojitos
Ingredients:
- Strawberry
- Lemon or lime
- Mint leaves
- Sprites
- Ice
How to make:
- Clean the strawberries and lime then cut into pieces.
- Mint leaves picked into small pieces and sprinkle with sprite, add ice cubes.
- Virgin mojito is ready to be served.
5. Strawberry Mojitos
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of strawberries, chopped
- 1 handful of mint leaves, crushed
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 lime, thinly sliced
- 600 cc sprites
- Ice cubes as needed.
How to make:
- Arrange the strawberries, mint leaves, lime wedges and ice cubes in a glass.
- Pour the sprite into the glass until it is full.
- Add each lime juice to the glass, stir.
- Mojito is ready to be served cold.
6. Mojito Virgin Lychee
Ingredients:
- 1 can of soda water
- 4 tbsp melon syrup
- 2 limes
- 1/2 can of canned lychees, take the water too
- Ice cubes as needed
- 10 mint leaves
How to make:
- Halve two limes, squeeze into a glass and add the oranges once.
- Squeeze and beat the mint leaves until they smell, put them in a glass.
- Arrange the lychee fruit one by one, also add the water.
- Add ice cubes.
- Pour in the melon syrup.
- Lastly, add enough soda water.
- Mojito virgin lychee is ready to be served.
7. Mojitos are simple
Ingredients:
- 1 sprite bottle size 1 liter
- 1/2 lemons
- 100 gr of strawberries, cut into pieces
- Mint leaves, stems removed.
How to make:
- Put all the ingredients in 1 place, store in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Add ice.
- Mojito is ready to be served cold.
Homemade Milkshake Recipe
Some people may not be able to drink mojito because it sometimes contains alcohol. Therefore, this cold and rising drink can be the choice. Milkshake is a cold drink made from a mixture of milk, ice cream and flavored syrup which is shaken until foam comes out. Besides beating with a blender, milkshake can be made using a shaker glass.
Interested in making this one drink? Here’s a recipe and how to make a home-style milkshake:
1. Strawberry Milkshakes
Ingredients:
- 100 grams of strawberry ice cream
- 200 grams of strawberry flavored liquid milk
- 250 grams of ice cubes
- 3 grams of strawberries
- 4 tablespoons of Sugar
How to make:
- Put all the ingredients into the blender.
- Blend until smooth
- The texture of this milkshake is almost the same as ice cream, only a little rough.
- Homemade milkshake is ready to be enjoyed.
2. Chocolate Milkshake
Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons of chocolate syrup
- 200 ml of liquid chocolate milk
- Chocolate ice cream 50 grams
- Vanilla essence 1 teaspoon
How to make:
- First prepare a blender to smooth all the ingredients to make a milkshake.
- Then enter the liquid chocolate milk into the blender that has been prepared.
- After that, also add chocolate syrup, chocolate ice cream, and vanilla essence.
- Please blender all these ingredients at high speed and wait until the ingredients become smooth and thick.
- Then pour the milkshake into the serving glass you have prepared.
- Milkshakes are ready to be enjoyed.
3. Oreo Chocolate Milkshake
Ingredients:
- 165 ml full cream chocolate milk
- 4 chocolate oreo sandwiches
- To taste ice cubes
- 2 scoops of chocolate ice cream
How to make:
- Add milk, 2 Oreos, 1 scoop of ice cream, and ice cubes, then blend until smooth
- Pour into a serving glass, add 1 scoop of ice cream and 2 Oreos as a topping
- Milkshake is ready to be enjoyed, good luck.
4. Milkshakes Red Velvet
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of vanilla milk
- plain yogurt cups
- cup of red velvet powder
- 1 spoon of cocoa powder
- Liquid sugar to taste
- Shaved ice (to taste)
- whipped cream
How to make:
- Blend all the ingredients above with shaved ice. After everything is mixed, put it in a glass.
- Garnish with whipped cream.
- Red velvet milkshake is ready to be enjoyed.
5. Milkshakes Banana
Ingredients:
- 500 g of banana flesh
- 150 g of vanilla ice cream
- 100 ml of liquid milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Whipping cream
How to make:
- Cut the banana flesh into 1.5 cm dice. Store in the freezer until frozen.
- Put the banana, vanilla ice cream, liquid milk and vanilla extract into the blender. Process until smooth.
- Pour into a serving glass. Spray whipping cream on top. Serve immediately.
6. Milkshake Green Tea
Ingredients:
- 150 ml of water
- 100 g of granulated sugar
- 1½ – 2 tablespoons of powdered green tea
- 500 ml cold liquid milk
- 700 ml of vanilla ice cream
- 120 ml whipped cream (whipped cream)
How to make:
- Put the water and sugar in a saucepan, put over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and boils, turn off the heat. Set aside until the sugar syrup is warm.
- Enter the powdered green tea into the sugar syrup, stir well. Set aside to cool.
- Put the green tea solution into the blender with the liquid milk and vanilla ice cream, process until well blended.
- Prepare 4 serving glasses, pour the milkshake into them. Spray whipped cream on top. Serve immediately.
7. Vanilla Milkshakes
Ingredients:
- 1 sachet of vanilla powder milk
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 glass of hot water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla (powder/liquid)
- 2 pieces of vanilla ice cream
How to make:
- Prepare a cold-resistant container, mix: powdered milk, granulated sugar, vanilla and hot water. Mix well, set aside to room temperature. When it reaches room temperature, put it in the freezer, approximately 1 hour.
- When it’s been 1 hour, and the liquid milk looks frozen solid, chop it using a fork
- Then prepare the blender. Add chopped milk ice + 2 sticks of ice cream.
- Blender for about 20 seconds, until all the ingredients are finely crushed and smooth.
- When the texture has reached the desired, the blender can be turned off. And milkshakes can be served.
8. Milkshake Cappuccino Oreo
Ingredients:
- Sugar ± 3 tablespoons that has been melted
- Original milk
- Ice
- 1 Oreos
How to make:
- Pour all the ingredients into the blender.
- Blend the ice cubes until smooth.
- Enter the Oreos to your taste.
- Leave a few parts to be mashed and use the topping.
- When it’s smooth, transfer to a glass.
- You can add additional Oreo toppings with cream.
- Milkshake Cappuccino Oreo is ready to be served.
9. Mango Milkshakes
Ingredients:
- 1 mango
- 1 glass of liquid milk
- 5 tbsp mango ice cream
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 10 ice cubes
How to make:
- Put mango, liquid milk, sugar, vanilla, ice cubes into the blender.
- Then blender until smooth / soft
- Then pour into a glass and ready to serve.
After knowing the meaning of mojito and also the mojito recipe, are you interested in making mojito? What’s more, mojito can be served at home, so it can be a suitable drink to fill your free time at home.