Grand Mojito
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Grand Mojito
Glass:
Serve in a Collins glass
| 1 1⁄2 fl oz | Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 8 fresh | Mint leaves |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
How to make:
- POUR ingredients into glass and half fill with crushed ice.
- CHURN (stir) with bar spoon.
- Add more crushed ice and CHURN some more.
- ADD more ice to fill glass and briefly churn.
Garnish:
- Garnish with lime wedge.
- Serve with a straw.
Review:
Cognac and orange liqueur adds distinctive rich orange notes to this riff on a Mojito.
History:
For more recipes, its origins and history, see the Mojito Cocktail.
Alcohol content:
We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:
- 14.2 grams of pure alcohol
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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