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Caballito Mojito

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Discerning Drinkers (32)
Caballito Mojito image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
8 fresh Mint leaves
1 1⁄2 fl oz Light gold rum (1-3 year old molasses column)
3⁄4 fl oz Strucchi Bianco Vermouth
1⁄2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄6 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters (optional)
1⁄2 fl oz Thomas Henry Soda Water (chilled)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Collins glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of mint sprigs bouquet.

Method

  1. ADD first 4 ingredients to glass and two-thirds fill with crushed ice.
  2. CHURN (stir) with barspoon and then FILL glass with more crushed ice.
  3. TOP with splash of soda.
  4. Serve with straws.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 16.71% alc./vol. (33.42° proof)
  • 17.3 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from a recipe in the 1948 El Arte del Cantinero Cuban bartenders manual.


In the mixing glass, add and crush:
1 piece of lime.
1 teaspoon of sugar.
Mint leaves.
1/2 small glass of rum.
1/2 small glass of Italian vermouth.
Ice. Shake, strain, and serve.

El Arte del Cantinero (translated from Spanish), 1948


The original Cuban recipe calls for equal parts rum and "vermouth italiano" (rosso vermouth), but bianco vermouth better suits this cocktail and may not have been available to Cuban bartenders in the 1930s-40s.

Review

A Mojito with a splash of vermouth. Once you've tried this with the right rum and vermouth, there's no going back to a regular Mojito.

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Comments & Discussion

G. M. Genovese Premium Member
The mint is barely present in the finished product. I would double it. Cocchi Americano and Bacardi Carta Blanca was a more than serviceable flavor combo. I quite like this recipe.
score: 0
Chris Dimal
Could be said to be a botanical Mojito. The Havana Club 3 already has a slight green thing to it alongside the botanicals of the vermouth, resulting in a balanced and refreshing summer drink. Unfortunately, I still think the standard Mojito (made my way) is better for my palate. I still believe that if the Daiquiri is a drink that prioritises the rum, the Mojito is a drink prioritising the mint, sugar and lime.
score: 1
Chris Brislawn
A nice way to make the Classic Mojito more complex without changing it altogether from what we know and love. The Angostura bitters help, too. When did sweet white (i.e., bianco) vermouth become a thing? I don't think I saw it out here in the provinces until fairly recent times. An excellent substitution for Italian vermouth in this drink. B.t.w., it looks like you copied the directions from the Classic Mojito, but this one contains 6 ingredients that need to be mixed.
score: 6
James Singlehurst
I can't wait to try it!
score: 1

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