I was lucky enough to work with a Cuban chef some time ago who talked about the ultimate Mojito recipe and that no other recipe would taste as good as his…. so what did we do?

We made his secret guarded Mojito recipe!

Ok here we go….

1 x Lime Cut into wedges

10 - 12 Fresh Mint Leaves

1 oz White Gomme (equal parts of sugar and water dissolved)

50ml Havana 7yr Old Rum (thats the Secret!)

Crushed Ice

Soda to top up

The final secret ingredient is a dash of Angoustoras bitters….! apparently thats how they make it in Cuba and I can assure you it taste awesome..!

Method.

Take a Hi Ball glass and place squeezed lime wedges and juice in bottom of glass, add gomme and fresh mint. Do not tear the mint just smash it between your hands to shock it this will then release the oils and not bruise it.

Muddle (press with a muddler or rolling pin) the mix slightly but do not crush, you want the drink to stay fresh!

Add crushed ice to 3/4 of the glass and then pour on 50ml Havana Rum.

Take a Cocktail spoon and give the drink a real good mix up and make sure all the lime and mint is stirred.

Add a little more ice and then top up with Soda, finish off with a dash of Angoustoras!

There you have it….. enjoy and drink moderately!!