How to make a perfect mojito

One of the most popular drinks in any cocktail party, the Mojito is almost a sure-shot way to approach the attractive lady at the other end of the room. Here are some tips to make the different kinds of mojito.

Here're some tips to make the different kinds of mojito.

1 Fresh is best: Use fresh mint leaves in your mojito to get that perfect flavour.

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2 Get it right: The mint should be just bruised in a muddler and not shredded. Use the back of a spoon if you don’t have a muddler. And remember, don’t put the soda into a shaker as it may blow up.

3 Get experimental: Do not restrict yourself to the tried-and-tested formula. You could try exotic berries, such as blackberries, raspberries and even blueberries. The result will be exciting and your guests will be impressed.

4 Vodka wonder: Flavoured vodkas also make great substitute for rum. Just add a little quantity and do not go overboard as all ingredients should give out their distinct flavour, instead of suppressing the others.

5 Virgin please: You can also alter the mojito for those who don’t want alcohol by just adding soda, berries and mint. A Mojito without alcohol is also called ‘Nojito’!

HTC with inputs from Lokesh Negi, The Suryaa