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Mojito Royal: the famous Mojito cocktail in a royal version with Champagne.
Recipe
For 1 person
4 cl cuban rum
3 cl lime juice
5 cl Champagne
7 à 10 spearmint leaves
3 ou 4 lime wedges
2 tsp sugar
How to make
Technique: straight to the glass / Glass: highball / Type: long drink (12cl) / Time: 4 mn
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Directly in the glass, crush the fresh mint with the sugar and the lime juice.
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Insert the lime wedges.
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Fill the glass with crushed ice.
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Pour the rum then the champagne.
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Stir with a mixing spoon.
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Decorate by inserting a sprig of fresh mint.
History
The Royal Mojito is a variant of the famous Mojito attributed to Francis Drake "El Draque" (the dragon). The initial sparkling water is replaced by champagne in this cocktail, hence its name.
