Two Ways To Make A Mojito - history and recipes
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- čas přidán 14. 05. 2024
- In today's video, I'm going to show you two ways to make a mojito! The mojito has become an extremely popular drink, and countless variations of this drink exist. I'm keeping it to the classic ingredients of rum, sugar, mint, lime, and soda water - but make it using two different techniques. The first is a quick way to get mojitos into people's hands (if one person wants one, everybody wants one), while the second is a bit more time-consuming. This technique's wonderful if you have the time and plan on only making one or two. There's no wrong answer here, both drinks go down refreshingly easy - cheers!
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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
History: 0:47
Ingredients: 3:04
The Fast: 3:45
The Slow: 5:27
Sips: 8:00
THE FAST MOJITO RECIPE
2 oz. (60 ml) The Real McCoy 3 year Rum
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lime juice
1/2 oz. (15 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
10-12 mint leaves + mint sprig for garnish
THE SLOW MOJITO RECIPE
2 oz. (60 ml) The Real McCoy 3 year Rum
1/2 of a lime - cut into four pieces
1 tbs. raw Demerara sugar
10-12 mint leaves + mint sprig for garnish
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Co-produced with the lovely Azusa "Az" Inaba 🎥 🎨
How do you make your mojito? Everyone seems to have their own recipe. Cheers everyone! 😊
BTW it’s aguardiente with a T, not a D - sorry for the typo!
I'm gonna try your slojito later :)
Defo the fast for company, but the slow for the wife and I. . . Just wanted to say. LOVE your channel man, Been following since, so real and not pretentious. You have gained a subscriber and a true fan, from Calgary, Alberta Canada! Cheers!
With the succinct and powerful backbone of a light, homemade ginger syrup.
Raspberry ginger is a good idea
Little maraschino liquor is my favorite....little guava juice is my wife and her friends favorite
"Once one person has a mojito, everyone wants a mojito." Hahaha, I heard that undercurrent of pain in your voice. The number of times this has happened to me... I have since learnt from my mistakes. So far "Everyone gather round and let's learn how to make our own mojitos!" is the best strategy where I still get to enjoy my mojito :D
My buddy told me that, as a former bartender.
He says if a bartender ever pisses you off.
Order a mojito!
True, as a bartender I had a guy order a mojito and everyone else with him got one too lol
Thats all good,imagine working in a all inclusive hotel with free mojitos... :/
Same with Bloody Mary too. Uhhhh 🤪🤪
@@bluesloverdelux5010 I went to an all inclusive resort that had that, a lot of the steps were done ahead of time it looked like because everyone wanted a mojito lol
When I was in La Bodeguita del Medio I saw the bartender making a Mojito pretty similar to what you did with the 'Slow' Mojito version. He had a lot of glasses (I would say 50 of them) already filled with mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice, so all three ingredients were slowly soaking and infusing. When he needed to make a Mojito, he just lightly muddled mint and added some rum, ice, and soda water to prepare the mojito. Just like that, there was a bunch of people standing on the street in front of the bar and drinking this refreshing delight. I would say, that place adds some taste to the drink because this was one of the best mojitos I have ever had. Great episode again my friend! Cheers!
I love this story. Now I want to try letting my mojitos sit for some time before I further mix the drink. That sounds like a perfect cocktail and such a memorable experience! Thanks, Kevin!
If you’re referring to the Cuban bar in Prague, I can only agree. Amazing experience and the best mojito I’ve ever had!
@@gingapapa He is talking about the cuban bar where Mojito was born
Ad angostura to this combo on the prep glasses. just some dashes
they put one here in Louisville KY and should call it El mojito del medio cuz the amount of mojitos they sell there is insane
I've grown to love mojitos and I prefer the slower method! I also put elderflower liqueur in it as well. I feel it's a good middle ground between flavors and adds depth to it all
I swear to god, if you don't name the longer, more labor intensive mojito the "slojito", I will die sad.
😅😅
like the word Sloooooooowjito for a slooow afternoon now for a Dactari
I absolutely love how it dives into the origins and cultural significance of this iconic drink, adding an extra layer of appreciation when sipping on a perfectly crafted Mojito.
Love watching your recipes and cocktail history bro. It makes me want to learn and experiment with mixology, I've began buying everything I need for my bar and have a great collection already.
You're on your way, Cody! Hope you enjoy exploring new drinks. Happy mixing!
I made both and the second one is 100% better than the first. It’s so refreshing I could come in from mowing the lawn and drink a bottle of it.
Just found your videos recently and I am obsessed. I ‘m learning so much. Thank you:)
Thank you very much not only for these recipes but for the great content you are giving us. At the bar/restaurant I work at, I will be making it with your "fast" recipe. However, at home, I will definitely be using your "slow" recipe. Thanks again.
Whoa, that second version is completely up my alley. I always try to use sugar when I can (in place of simple). I love when a cocktail starts one way and ends another. Definitely trying this! Cheers!! 🥃
You'll love it, Vino. I might need to make myself another one a little later. Cheers!
That is the way I always had my Mojitos before (at home but also in bars). I was really suprised to learn that it is "normally" made with sugar syrup and lime juice.
I still prefer the 2nd version, for two reasons: the sugar crystals you suck up through the straw add a nice texture to the drink and the oils from the lime skin truly contribute to the flavor.
It is interesting the discussion about using raw sugar in cocktails. I personally don't like it (I always joke and say "I don't want to eat my cocktails" :)). I would probably do something in between and still use syrup and muddle the lime 🙂
@@WhiskeySugarBitters I also don't like sugar in my cocktails
The reason is that I'm a sweet tooth and it just doesn't dissolve quickly enough for me, while the syrups are of course already dissolved and mix well throughout the whole drink
@@einstijn138 I feel the same way! 🙂
I absolutely love the history story about the cocktails!
i started working as a barkeeper in a restaurant this summer.
i discovered your channel since i wanted to learn some new cocktails and let me tell you, the way you present them really inspried me to build my own home bar
Your Mojitos are such a beautiful drinks! You’re so fun to watch thank yiu!
Agree with Az. You get what you put into it! I also love that you got the sugar crystal. That’s one thing I love about good Mojitos and Caipirinhas. Great video. Very good summer drink. Brings me back to the Caribbean!
It does make it special. Thanks, Erik!
Hey ..a cuban here! Here in miami we do it in a large bach by muddling the limes and the mint with white sugar in a pitcher or one of those bigs measuring cups from oxo. Then we add the rum ...a whole bottle .
In the glass we put a big ice bar and some mint leaves for garnish ..then the secret ingredient 😋 1/4 once of maraschino liquor😋 then you fine strain the mix in and top with Topochico soda
Give it a try ...
We also enjoy very much some guava juice in it to kind of give it a guava flavor mijito
Your channel is informative, educative, fun and practical!! Best part is your infectious smile and easy going attitude!! Keep rocking
I've been waiting for this one, am excited to try both versions!
Also have been looking for a good white rum to get, so I'll keep my eye out for McCoy.
I'll be giving the second recipe a go tonight!
We just returned from Greece where we met a barman who wanted us to try replacing the Mint with Basil, a great twist!
Yes. I want more cocktail recipes. Thanks. Sir
I'm excited to try it out, especially since I have all the ingredients :) Thanks Anders!
So. I came on here looking for the best mojito recipe.
I had tried some out before coming onto this video. And I must say.. the slow version probably wins them over!! It was delicious and a great balance of everything!! Thank you so much for posting this!
Honestly the history part of each of your videos is my favorite part, it’s always so fascinating. Cheers!
Thanks, Ben! Cheers to you!
After now maybe 30 episodes that I have seen, my desire to praise the cut, the perspectives, the illumination, the video work itself is growing. If, as I believe, Az is responsible for this: Deep respect. It deepens the enjoyment of Anders in a refreshingly unpretentious way of cocktail entertainment in the best possible way. Thank you Az 😍 Thank you Anders 🥰
You’re such a soulful guy, really enjoy your videos. Keep it up!
Love the comparison. Thanks for the breakdown. Def. going with the slow version.
Hey Anders, I really have to say that your way of creating videos and getting people into cocktails and premium alcohol become my really favourite on youtube. You have your really own style and I really like it, please go further! Personally I love daiquiris, so I would appreciate it if you would do a video of your version! (Also Tom Collins is awesome) Cheers from Germany :-)
I appreciate that your recipes always seem to have a lot of love and effort poured into them. Every one of your recipes I’ve tried have been quite good
I absolutely love your videos! stumbled across your channel two weeks ago and I've binge watched all of your videos multiple times. I am about to turn 21 in a few days and your videos are inspiration for what drink I should order first. My grandpa was a bartender so maybe that's why classic cocktails are so interesting to me 😂 Cheers! 🥂
Your channel has inspired me to really start researching the history and techniques behind different cocktails and really start experimenting, its my birthday coming up and all i'm asking for is different bottles from everybody so i can build a decent collection for the home bar!
Also, it's crazy how everybody has their own recipe for this drink and each one is so different. The way i make a mojito is nothing like how you do it. Always good to learn other recipes!
Hi Anders, thanks for all your videos. It'd be great to have all your cocktail mix recipes in one place like a book :)
I recently subscribed to your channel and have learned so much in a week! Keep the great content coming!
always love the slow mojito!
New to the channel!
I'm loving this already!
I think I'm going to try the slow mojito tonight. That sounds really good. Almost like a mint caipirinha
Hope you enjoy it! Cheers, Cat!
It is a caipirinha with mint.. Rum, suger and lime.. Cachaca is a rum or more exact rhum Agricole.
I have always wanted to learn how to make a good mojito and have never been successful with previous recipes that I've tried. I watched your video and followed the directions for the "slow version" and am super happy with how it turned out! It's not the best mojito I've ever had but it's the best one I've ever made. It seems to be a drink that that requires some practice and so I anticipate that I will improve over time. Thanks so much for making this drink attainable for a non-bartender to make at home!
la seconda ricetta. Bravo!!!
I'm looking forward to the video where you sand down that table and refinish it after all the scraping of bottles you do on it. Gonna try the slow one ASAP - looks amazing. Great history / presentation / production as always.
I was just thinking about a mojito today! Also made an old fashioned last night per your instructions and was told it was the best he'd had.
Just made a “fast” mojito with our fresh mint and it’s amazing. Cheers Anders!
Yes to Mojitos! Thanks for mixing with us - Cheers!
Going to go with Az and try that slow mojito. Thanks for the recipe!
I love to swap the soda for ginger ale.
Lifts the drink and changes it into a dark mojito. It’s lovely if you also add a spiced rum instead of a white rum.
Defo do this. I prefer ginger beer instead of ale for extra flavour. In fact my virgin mojito is this videos slow version just with rum swapped out with ginger beer. Don't know about the spiced rum tho, might try it
I swap to he soda water and simple syrup for 7up
So now I know what I’m having before dinner tonight
@@slackf0x563 Wich one are you gonna try?
@@jopfeber7147 spiced rum/ginger ale
Really great video! I always enjoy the videography and the attention to detail 😃 the slower version reminds me of how the Brazilians do their Caipirinha!
This is incredible! I swear that just yesterday I bought a bunch of mint and said to myself "I should learn how to make a Mojito, I don't remember that Anders did a Mojito video..."
nice that you added the mls, thanks a lot.. "saúde.." from Portugal
Well then...that's so simple and yet I'm absolutely dying to try that. To the bar!
Recently got into making drinks and your videos are cool and inspiring! Keeps my motivation high! Keep it up and thank you for all of the effort and quality you put into these!
Thanks, Cody! Glad the videos are helping you out! Cheers 🥃
I think I'll have to make both! And make them again.
I love Both!!
I've never heard of demerara syrup so definitely look forward to trying it as well as the slow method.😉😊
At work, I'm using kind of yours first versions but using crush ices instead.
At home, definitely using your second!
Top!
Legend! I'm hosting my BBQ/cocktail party tomorrow and this has helped massively!
Any time I see limes and sugar muddle with rum/cachaça I instantly think about a caipirinha. I actually like adding club soda to my caipirinhas giving a similar profile to a mojito.
And it taste better too
Like the slow Mojito a lot!! I do it the same way, but I fill sprite in place of soda water and its bit sweeter…! Love it!
Been waiting for this one! The mint patch in my backyard will never be the same now. Cheers!
I envy the fact you have a mint patch in your yard. This will be good use for it! Cheers!
Thank you man, since a long time cocktail making is something I start to feel excited about and you are super helpful.
Being the cocktail guy is really a perk. It seems I am gonna spend a good amount of my next salary on liquors :d
I'm glad to find you on CZcams, Cheers 🍸
Happy little experiment, I totally underestimated how much mint I had, and decided to try Thai Basil. The black liquorice aroma seemed like a good idea. Turns out we liked it even better. Who would have known 🤷🏼♂️
In Greece we make it the slow way. I used to work in a bar in a greek island and sometimes i had to make 20 mojitos for some groups of Italians. They loved to see them on the bar and take photos with all of them together in front of me! The difference is that i put the lime and the sugar first for a good squeeze and then the mint. All my best,i love your videos.
Love your channel which I have just found. William Hinton 3year rum makes the best mojitos... One of my favourite drinks here on Madeira Island.
🏝️😊🏝️
Thanks brother 💛
Merci from France🤘
i love the static clock stuck at 5pm....always happy hour at Anders crib!I i like the slower version, that's how bartender in Cuba do it, stirring sugar with the raw mint, there is a bit of drama in this method, but they figured something out that makes it better doing it this way.
Your videos bring me so much joy! Thanks Anders!
This makes me so happy, James! Cheers!
Hello Anders, nice channel I really enjoy the contents. I remember my fist Mojito in Varadero 25 years ago, it was fantastic and build in the glass like your second method, this is also the first time that I tasted the Angustura bitter wich was added to the mojito as a floater, just a couple of dashes. Now im going to make two mojitos for my fife and me and we will have this with a couple of cigars ;). Thanks for the inspiration.
this is amazing
Alright already! I’ve subscribed after 5 videos! 😀
The 5 second skippable ad being mint mobile was definitely good flavor
I'll be making the slow version soon, as I am waiting for more of my mint to grow.
I really enjoyed your history lesson. Thank you!🥳🌴
Cheers, Tomaž! Enjoy your weekend!
Tried both and agree that the longer method is a better mojito. We are in south Florida and after several not so good mojitos at local bars and restaurants we decided to experiment and find the best recipe to make at home. Your recipe will be my go to recipe with one slight variation. Last fall we were in Little Havana, Miami, and had a great mojito. The restaurant manager said they added a splash of bitters. I plan to try this next time I make your mojito recipe.
My friend got me a job as a mixologist at a time i was really desperate for a job. Bro, its been smooth sailing since i found ur channel. Asante Sana.
Looks yum!
Well for science, I’m gonna have to make both versions 🥴
Made the slow version. Pretty good. I'd give it a 3,7 out of 5. Still need to practice this one more. Thanks Anders!
Just tried the fast version but with ginger beer instead of tonic water which gives it more kick. Thanks for posting this!!
Im so in love with your videos, started to get myself a basic bar and gonna make this one aswell in a bit. Thanks for doing these vids and love from Germany mate
Thank you, Sven! Love to hear you’ve got a basic bar going. Hope you enjoy this one!
Great video as always. 👍 Would love to see you do a deeper dive into margaritas using both tequila and mezcal.
Mojito aside (not really aside, I’m for sure trying the slow version), I bought the jigger you recommended and absolutely love it. It eliminates the need for the two I’d been using and I love the varied measurements.
Love hearing this, Kevin! Happy it’s working well for you. Happy mixing!
Mmmm I’m gonna go make me a slohito right now! Love your channel keep up the good work!
the second one looks so delicous ! On my way to buy some rum now :D
Going out to the garden to pick some mint right now!Probably make the slow version.
Bartender here. Here's how I do mine at the bar.
4 lime slices, a tablespoon of the sugar shown in the video, i muddle that together, then add 6-8 mint leaves, smack them like a bad girl, then the rum and CRUSHED ice, churn all of that together, add soda and top with more crushed ice.
“Smack them like a bad girl” 😂🤣
I’d make the slow one. Looks wonderful!
More liquor forward cocktails, please! Or maybe a playlist of them?
Thank you for the historic side, I loved the historie of Francis Drake. I Will make Mojito tonight
I have only made the fast version. I'll make the slow one this weekend! Thank you Anders for the video!
Hope you enjoy it, Joonha! And enjoy the weekend - cheers!
Love a cocktail that feels like I'm brewing a potion! The second mojito sounds perfect for that
I’m so glad I stumbled across your channel. I love it! I’m a big cigar & cocktail guy. And I love making drinks and finding a great drink. Currently my favorite cocktail is a tequila old fashion.
I also enjoy your video presentation. The quality of the video, audio, editing and your on-camera schtick is a perfect match.
Don’t change a thing, just keep making videos.
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Will try today. You got a new subscriber ;-)
Protect this man at all costs.PERIOD
I love the switch from el dorado to real McCoy. Made that switch myself
Hey Anders! The Aguardiente de caña you mentioned on the story of the drink is actually cachaça, Brazilian most famous spirit. I’d love to see you making some caipirinhas with it. Cheers from Brazil, I love your channel!
At the Bacardi distillery they make mojitos at the end of the tour, and they muddle the mint and sugar into a paste. Very mint forward as a result. DELICIOUS. Now, that’s how I make my mojitos
Hey nice channel, dude! I've been watching your videos and I like them a lot. You're so charismatic and didactic. The slow version really remind me of our Caipirinha here in Brasil. Nice twist :)
Nice origin story!
nice recipe. i also do the slow version but instead of normal rum, i add spiced rum (usually captain morgan) and 7up free for extra flavor
Definitely the second version. Have you thought of trying that one but substituting Shiso leaves for the mint? Have to ask my friend how she made it, think she used premium Sake in place of rum as well(Tozai Wel of Wisdom knowing her-that’s our favourite Sake). It was out of this world
Lol I've been making mojitos this summer and literally checked your channel a few weeks back to see if you had a mojito video uploaded... No video! Super excited to see what you have in store for us here! Keep up the great videos, sir!
Thank you, Jonathan! Hope you enjoy it - cheers!
I have to say, not calling the second one a “Slow Mo” feels like a missed opportunity. Fantastic video though, as always!
Gonna be trying a Slow-jito tonight. Looks like the perfect way to welcome in the weekend :D
Love the name!