Mojitas Anyone?

[Hickory]

Finally able to do some recreational WWing. Been mulling over the perfect design for Mojito Makin' Muddlers... This is my first attempt. Need some serious critique. I expect to make a dozen or so for my Mojito sippin' buddies, then off to another pleasure. Oh yes... 11" long, Maple (with a hint of Curl) sanded to 400 and then some paper I couldn't decide which side was the abrasive, polished and burnished with Mineral Oil. Thanks for lookin'
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/hickoryknee/Mojita01.jpg

[tea lady]

And the recipe?

Would be good to have an excuse to use such a beautiful object.:2tsup:

[artme]

:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:Beautiful piece of work!! Tends to get lost in the background.

[OGYT]

Hickory, that really looks nice. What is it? And what the heck is a Mojito?

[wattlewemake]

It is a drink made with rum, sugar, soda water lime and mint. Pretty nice but I prefer the caprahina and use tequila instead of rum.:D

The masher is for releasing the juice from the limes and mixing the sugar in.

Dammit now Im thirsty:p

Shane.

[Sebastiaan56]

Hickory,

Keep turning them puppies out and you'll have heaps of Mojito drinking buddies!

probably including half the forum,

[Hickory]

And the recipe?

Would be good to have an excuse to use such a beautiful object.:2tsup:

Thanks for the good words, Guys, A Mojito is a Rum based and most refeshing Cuban delight. Made famous by Ernest Hemmingway and in the past few years has drawn concern due to James Bond, etc. But aside from that, I really enjoy them in the summer, most refreshing thing going. I grow my own Mint and make a mint simple syrup especially for Mojitos and Juleps.

My Recipe is... Take a tall slinder glass, 2-3 leaves of fresh sweet mint, Using a wood Muddler (thus my Curly Maple Creation) gently crush the leaves along the sides and bottom of the glass, (leave the crumpled leaves inside) fill the glass with clear crushed ice. Juice from 1/2 lime, hefty tablespoon of Simple Mint Syrup, Couple shots of White Rum, finish off with Club Soda, Garnish with a Twist of Lime and Sprig of Mint. Ahhhhh! http://familywoodworking.org/forums/images/smilies/023.gif

Careful, they are addictive... Just Google Muddler or Mojito and there is a world of good info.

How to make Mint simple syrup? Take 2 cups of chopped Mint leaves (be sure to select those not frequented by dogs and cats or under TV antenna where the birds sit) (leaves, never stems) In a glass boiler bring 2 cups clear water to a boil, add 2 cups sugar stir till it dissolves, place the mint, stir and coverturn off the heat and allow to steep untill it comes to room temp. Strain off the syrup removing the spent mint. pour into an empty 1 litre bottle store in fridge for as long as it lasts, with me that is all summer so I make a last batch in the fall with the last harvest of the season and stretch it till spring. I took a sprig of Mint down to the lake and shoved it into a crevice on the boat dock, now I have fresh mint when ever I visit the houseboat (except during winter http://familywoodworking.org/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif )

By the way, the best way to make a Julep is to also Muddle Mint on the sides of a Julep Glass, before adding the crushed Ice, Simple Mint syrup and Bourbon. See, another need for the Muddler http://familywoodworking.org/forums/images/smilies/023.gif Must get busy, I found some more Curly Maple.
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[Gil Jones]

Beautiful muddler, and great drinks!!!!!

[tea lady]

I'd suggest a mojitos meet, purely to try out various designs for muddlers of course. Research only.:lb::cl:

But USA is a bit far for us to come.:D

[robyn2839]

But USA is a bit far for us to come.:D[/quote]


yeah but queensland,s not too far, by the way where is belgrave? ......bob.....

[Sarge]

Belgrave is in Melbourne in the might Dandenong Ranges

Up near the old Puffing Billy