NATIONAL MOJITO DAY
NATIONAL MOJITO DAY
Each year on July 11, people across America raise a glass to mark National Mojito Day. The cocktail consists of white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint. Follow along as you sip your mojito and learn a few facts about the delicious mojito beverage.
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The Mojito is a traditional Cuban highball, and while rumored to be a drink favored by the author Ernest Hemingway, it's never been proven. It seems the story behind Hemingway and the Mojito is a tall tale to attract visitors and to sell drinks. Isn't every origin story behind a drink designed to sell more of the original anyway?
Whether Hemingway ever had a Mojito or even liked it, doesn't matter. With a low alcohol content, this crisp cocktail gains popularity in the summertime for its refreshing combination of sweetness, citrus, and mint flavors. The exhilarating flavor says summer and stimulates the palate, too. The Mojito serves up a perfect pairing with barbecues and evenings at the beach.
Lime wedges and mint leaves garnish an ice-filled glass of Mojito.
Although born in Cuba, the exact origin of the Mojito remains under debate with roots as early as 1586.
A variety of recipes add fruit to the Mojito for unique summer combinations. The already refreshing beverage lends itself to being mixed in large pitchers for serving a crowd or individual drinks for one or two people. Mixes also offer the simplicity of just adding rum. However, fresh, simple ingredients bring out the best flavor of a Mojito.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL MOJITO DAY
Get ready to beat the summer heat with these 4 ways you you can celebrate on July 11:
Host a party and mix up a large pitcher of classic mojitos to share with friends and neighbors on a hot afternoon.
Step outside the traditional recipe and mix some different mojito flavors by muddling in fresh summer fruits like watermelon, blackberry, or pineapple.
Visit a local cocktail lounge or Cuban restaurant to enjoy a professionally crafted highball. Don't forget to orders some appetizers to go with.
Snap a picture of your refreshing drink or share your recipe on social media using the hashtag #NationalMojitoDay.
NATIONAL MOJITO DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar is researching the origins of this beverage holiday.
