Description
Succulent Mojito Tropical à l’Ananas merges Cuban cocktail traditions with tropical pineapple essence. Sweet rum notes and fresh mint create a refreshing island-inspired libation you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) white rum
- 4 oz (120 ml) pineapple juice
- ½ lime, cut into quarters
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp cane sugar (or sugar syrup)
- Sparkling water (or lime soda for a sweeter taste)
- Ice cubes
- 1 pineapple slice (for decoration)
- 1 mint leaf (for decoration)
Instructions
- Muddling Technique: Gently crush lime wedges, cane sugar, and mint leaves in a glass, extracting their vibrant essences and releasing an aromatic foundation for the cocktail.
- Liquid Fusion: Introduce white rum and pineapple juice to the muddled mixture, stirring dynamically to marry the tropical ingredients into a cohesive, flavor-packed libation.
- Chilling Method: Pack the glass with abundant ice cubes, creating a frosty vessel that will maintain the drink’s crisp and invigorating character.
- Effervescent Finale: Crown the cocktail with sparkling water or lime soda, adding a playful fizzy dimension that amplifies the tropical flavor profile and provides a light, refreshing finish.
- Artistic Presentation: Embellish the drink with a sun-kissed pineapple slice and a verdant mint sprig, transforming the mojito into a visually stunning and appetizing tropical masterpiece that promises an extraordinary sensory experience.
Notes
- Muddle Mindfully: Press mint and lime gently to release oils without crushing or bruising the leaves, preserving their delicate flavor and preventing bitterness.
- Rum Selection Matters: Choose a high-quality white rum with clean, crisp notes to enhance the tropical cocktail’s overall taste profile and smoothness.
- Ice Temperature Control: Use fresh, cold ice cubes to maintain optimal drink temperature and prevent rapid dilution; consider using larger ice cubes for slower melting.
- Garnish with Purpose: Select fresh, ripe pineapple slices and vibrant mint sprigs to not only enhance visual appeal but also provide aromatic layers that complement the cocktail’s tropical essence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg