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T.L.A.R. Mojito

40 min • 1 servings •
Andrew Sachs
Refreshing mojito cocktail with mint leaves, lime wedge garnish, and crushed ice, set in a cozy kitchen environment.

Our friend Tony loves to fly. And once he lands he mixes a fabulous mojito. He claims the secret comes from an old flying term known as T.L.A.R. which translates to “That Looks About Right.” I can’t speak for air safety, but I can say that his cocktail approach makes for an excellent mojito.

Ready

For the Simple Syrup

  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3-5 mint leaves
  • Zest of one lime

    • For the Mojito

  • 1.5 oz white rum
  • 1 oz simple syrup (from above)
  • 1 oz lime fresh juice
  • 1 oz soda water
  • ice

    • Set

  • Sauce pan
  • Strainer
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Muddler

    • Go!

  • Add a few mint leaves to the rum and let steep. (You may want to steep the rum in a separate container so that you have fresh rum for other cocktails)
  • Add sugar, zest, water and 3-5 mint leaves to sauce pan and simmer for 15-30 minutes. This allows the simple syrup to absorb the lime and mint flavor.
  • Let cool.
  • Stain syrup into a new container.
  • In a cocktail shaker muddle 8-10 mint leaves.
  • Add rum, simple syrup, lime, soda water and ice.
  • Cover and shake well.
  • Taste, adjust, taste again.
  • When ready loudly announce “That looks about right”
  • Strain and serve.

    • Recommendations

    This is an easy cocktail to make in party size proportions. Simply multiply the proportions by 3X or 4X and mix the ingredients in a large pitcher. Instead of shaking stir well with a large spoon.
    Also note that most restaurants serve the mojito on the rocks. I prefer to serve mojitos chilled but neat. The ice only seems to get in the way.

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