Does your Mojito make you happy?

The Mojito has its origins in the 17th century when Admiral Francis Drake of the British Navy offered sailors a mixture of mint and rum to eliminate stomach and respiratory problems. This drink also has its roots in the deep-south favourite—the Julep. Rumour has it that Americans holidaying away from Prohibition wanted a Julep-style drink so the Cuban bartenders used the local rum, lengthened with soda and lime, and the Mojito was born.

The perfect Mojito will be different for everyone. The key is the right balance of sweet and sour to please your guests' (or your own!) palate.  Find out what the drinker prefers, and adjust the amount of lime and sugar syrup accordingly. You can also adjust the amount of mint in your drink according to how dominant you want that flavour to be. For an added twist, try adding 25ml of Andros fruit puree in with the lime and sugar to make a fruit-flavoured Mojito!