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Rose's Mojito Cocktail Mix
Sunday, March 25, 2007
I keep hearing the Mojito mentioned lately. It’s on TV, it’s in books it’s doing the talk show rounds, it’s all over. So I looked it up. Hmmm, a minty drink with rum. Sounds like something I would like, so I decided to try this, Mojito.
Before picking a recipe I decided to do a little research first. Let’s see, it’s a Cuban cocktail that makes a great summer drink. Sounds good so far. It also says that it was Ernest Hemingway’s second favorite drink besides the Daiquiri. Wow, it’s got history too. And due to Barcardi’s recent advertising it’s enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Okay, I’m sold, now how do you make this thing.
I headed for the Barcardi Mojito site to get a recipe and was treated to little clip of how to make one. If you get a chance be sure to check it out. I’m very impressed with these alcohol websites. They really go all out with videos, recipes and other fun things.
Hmmm, looking at the recipe it’s just rum and club soda and that’s easy enough but the complicated part is fresh ingredients. You need to add mint leaves, limes and sugar to the glass or pitcher and then muddle them. Muddling is sort of like using a mortar and pestle but you do it in the drink glass itself. This mojito seems like a drink that I need to know what it tastes first before trying it at home.
I could go to bar and try it but instead I decided to go the liquor store and buy one of those Rose’s Mixers that I’m a big fan off. All you have to do is add one part rum and three parts Rose’s Mojito Mixer and you’ve got a Mojito. I’m sure this will give me a good idea what a Mojito is supposed to taste like and then in the future I can fiddle around with the fresh ingredients and figure out the proper amounts to get the flavor I’m looking for.
So in my opinion, the Mojito is definitely a summer drink, perfect for those warm days spent around the pool. The mint is refreshing, the lime flavor quenches and the rum does the job. Now it’s time for me to find my mortar and pestle.
Posted by Anthony 8:24 AM 3 comments
Labels: cocktail recipes, mixers, rum
Rose's Cocktail Infusions - Blue Raspberry
Sunday, January 28, 2007
I know I've already posted about Rose's Cocktail Infusions but I just had to add that I just recently tried the Blue Raspberry flavor.
Blue Raspberry has officially taken over the number one spot on my own personal list of "serve and sip" mixers. Sorry Cranberry Twist, you're time has past.
Posted by Anthony 6:39 AM 0 comments
Labels: mixers
Simple Syrup
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Simple Syrup (also known as sugar syrup or syrup de gomme) is very easy to make at home. You could just buy some simple syrup at the store but if you want your Daiquiris and Hurricanes to be special, then why not make your own.
It's called "simple" for a reason. Just mix equal parts sugar and water and then gently heat the mixture in a very clean pot. Stir slowly while heating until all the sugar has dissolved.
After letting the syrup cool, you can store it in a bottle. Simple Syrup should be kept in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Posted by Anthony 1:49 PM 0 comments
Labels: cocktail recipes, mixers, syrup
Rose's Cocktail Infusions
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
If you're the type of person who wants a good drink but doesn't remember to keep your bar stocked, then you should pick up some of Rose's Cocktail Infusions.
These flavored martini mixers are perfect if you want to serve up bar quality drinks at home with very little work. The directions say mix 1 part Rose's with 1 part vodka. Couldn't get easier than that.
But you're probably wondering how it tastes. So far I've tried the
Cranberry Twist Mix and the Sour Apple Mix and they really aren't bad. The Cranberry Twist tastes like a very sweet Cosmo. The Sour Apple isn't as tart I was expecting but it still has a nice but subtle flavor.
Rose's also makes Blue Raspberry Mix, Watermelon Mix, Mango Twist Mix and Pomegranate Twist Mix.
If you're a just starting out as a Home Mixologist, then Rose's may be what you're looking for.
Posted by Anthony 6:41 PM 7 comments
