Mojitos are a refreshing summer beverage. Rum and mint aren't the only ingredients to make a great mojito.
Lead Bartender, Christine Misuria, of Peacock Alley at Waldorf Astoria Orlando shared some of her delicious recipes with us.
The Traditional Waldorf Astoria Mojito
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2 oz Bacardi Rum
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2 oz Simple Syrup
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Muddled: ½ Lime, 10 Mint leaves
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7 oz Club Soda
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Sugar Cane Stick
Muddle lime and mint with the simple syrup in a shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and pour Bacardi and Club soda Shake vigorously. Pour into Mojito glass and garnish with sugar cane stick and lime.
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The 10-Cane Blood Orange Mojito - "The Sunshine"
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2 oz 10-Cane Rum
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½ oz Simple Syrup
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6 Fresh Mint Leaves
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½ Lime
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7 oz Club Soda
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Blood Orange Slices*
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Sugar Cane Stick
Muddle mint, blood orange, limes with the simple syrup in a shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and pour 10-Cane Rum. Club Soda and Shake vigorously and finish into glass.
*When blood oranges aren't in season, Christine says you can substitute the Monin Blood Orange syrup.
The Celebration Mojito
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2 oz Leblon Cachaça
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½ oz Simple Syrup
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1 oz Sparkling Wine
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¼ oz Cedilla Acai Liqueur
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3 Strawberries cut in fourths
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2 Lemon wedges
Muddle the fruit with the simple syrup in a shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and pour Leblon Cachaça. Shake vigorously. Strain into a flute, top with the Sparkling wine and finish with Cedilla Acai.
Peacock Alley at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando serves several types of mojitos.
