I like to try and give variations on the cocktails shared on The Purple Pumpkin Blog, and especially turning the cocktail into a mocktail so that non-drinkers (and kids if suitable) can enjoy the drink too! Virgin Mojito Mocktail – A Nojito! (Non-alcoholic) If you don’t have a muddler, you can use the end of a wooden spoon instead. *Muddling means lightly mashing herbs, fruit, or other ingredients for cocktails using a muddling tool. For this classic recipe we’re sticking with real sugar, but by all means, use simple syrup if you prefer! In some recipes for Mojito, you may find simple syrup being used instead of sugar, this is because the sugar is already dissolved, but the texture of the sugar is what some people love. Rum is added to dissolve the sugar, then ice goes into the glass before being topped up with club soda and garnished with mint leaves and lime wedges if desired. You start making this cocktail by muddling* fresh lime juice, sugar, and mint leaves together to release the essential oils from the mint. White rum, sugar (traditionally sugar cane juice), lime juice, soda water, and fresh mint are the ingredients you’ll need, and once tasted, it is never forgotten! The origins are fascinating and you can read more about the history of this cocktail over on Wikipedia.Ĭuban Mojitos are highball cocktails, which means they have a larger proportion of non-alcoholic mixers than alcoholic spirits. It is said that the birthplace of the Mojito is Havana, Cuba, but also that it was invented by Sir Francis Drake, a 16th-century English explorer, or maybe by African slaves who worked in Cuban sugar plantations. Like many classic cocktails, the origins of the Mojito are up for debate. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions and to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required as well as understand the steps and timings involved.
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However, mint roots easily and this step generally isn’t necessary. At this point, you can dip the bottom of the stems in rooting hormone.
Be sure the pot has a drainage hole, as the cuttings are likely to rot in waterlogged soil.
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How to Root Mint in Potting Soilįill a small pot with moistened commercial potting soil. Usually a couple of weeks is about right.
You want the roots to be thick and healthy, but don’t wait too long because the cuttings will have a harder time adjusting to the new environment. Once the roots are a few inches (8 cm.) long, plant the cutting in a pot filled with potting mix. Replace the water whenever it begins to look brackish. Place the cuttings where they are exposed to bright, indirect light. How to Root Mint in Waterįor mint cutting propagation in water, stick the cuttings in a clear vase or jar with about an inch (2.5 cm.) of water in the bottom.
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Be sure the plant is healthy and free of pests and disease. The ideal time to grow mint from cuttings is when the plant is in full growth in late spring or early summer, before the plant begins to bloom. Remove at least two or three leaves from the lower part of the stem but leave the top leaves intact. To take cuttings from mint, use sharp scissors or pruning shears to cut stems about 3 to 5 inches (8-10 cm.) long. Get everything ready before you take cuttings from mint, as the sprigs will wilt quickly. Both methods of mint cutting propagation are super simple and both will produce a rooted plant in a very short time. Growing mint from cuttings can be done a couple of ways – in potting soil or water. Mint is rambunctious, easy to grow, and it tastes (and smells) great.
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