Posted on Fri, Apr 02, 2010
The Most Refreshing Mojitos in Tucson from Guadalajara Grill Tucson on Vimeo.
Do you know what it means to "muddle?" Watch our Bartender Rosy as she shows you how to make a mojito. At our Cantina Bar, it doesn't matter which
specialty cocktail or margarita you choose; they are all made with fresh
squeezed lime juice, and fresh mint leaves in the case of the mojito.
Muddling means taking a wooden pestle and partially grinding up the mint leaves to release their flavor. That's what gives the mojito its freshness. No matter what we do, we give it our full effort to be the top Tucson restaurant and our Mojitos are made fresh every time.
Cuba is the birthplace of the Mojito, although the exact origin of this classic cocktail is the subject of debate. There are several theories behind the origin of the name Mojito; one such theory holds that name relates to mojo, a Cuban seasoning made from lime and used to flavour dishes. Another theory is that the name Mojito is simply a derivative of mojadito, Spanish for "a little wet", or simply the diminutive of "mojado" (wet).
The Mojito was a favorite drink of author Ernest Hemingway. Ernest Hemingway made the bar called La Bodeguita del medio famous as he became one of its regulars and wrote on the wall “Mi mojito en la Bodeguita” (My mojito at the Bodeguita). This expression can still be read on the wall of the bar today, in his handwriting.
To learn more about mojitos follow this link. And come in soon to beat the heat with one of our most refreshing drinks.