Mojito Caballito
RECIPE: Fairweather, San Diego
Photo: Lyudmila Zotova
The classic Mojito gets the mellow addition of dry vermouth in this soft, summery mojito.
The classic Mojito gets the mellow addition of dry vermouth in this soft, summery cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. white rum
- 3/4 oz. simple syrup (1:1)
- 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz. dry vermouth
- 3-4 dashes Angostura bitters
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- 4-5 oz. club soda
- Tools:muddler
- Glass:Collins
- Garnish:fresh mint
Preparation
Add the mint and syrup to a Collins glass and lightly muddle. Add the rum, lime, and vermouth, then fill the glass 3/4 full of crushed ice and swizzle until chilled. Top with soda water, add bitters, top with ice and garnish.