When the heat of the day has passed the covered porches of the Beacon House Inn are a lovely spot to enjoy a cocktail before heading out for the evening. Pull up a rocking chair and listen to the waves while sipping on a cold beverage. One of our favorite summertime “porch-sippin” libations is the Classic Mojito straight from Havana Cuba.
The mojito is a crisp and refreshing accompaniment to a hot summer night. Here is a copy of the original recipe created at La Bodeguita del Medio in Havana, Cuba and enjoyed by none other than Ernest Hemingway himself. We hope you like it!
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Juice from 1 lime (about 2 oz.)
4 mint leaves
1 sprig of mint
Havana Club white rum (2 oz.)
2 oz. club soda
Place mint leaves into a Collins glass and squeeze juice from a cut lime over it
Add powdered sugar then gently smash the mint into the lime juice and sugar with a muddler
Add crushed ice
Add rum
Stir and top with club soda
Garnish with mint sprig
Serves 1
Come on down and join us for Mojitos on the porch at the Beacon House Inn! We look forward to seeing you!