Stop Murdilating Your Mint!

14 05 2009

Q: With summer nearing, what could be more refreshing than a Mojito?

A: A well made Mojito.

Mastering this cocktail begins with the first ingredient: mint.

The idea is to press the herb with lime juice, not turn it into a soupy mess. Use a muddler similar to this:

Muddler

You want to release some of the essential oils into your mix, not the entire leaf.  Only have one of those spikey muddlers?  No problemo.  Try using the opposite end.


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