Defo the fast for company, but the slow for the wife and I. . . Just wanted to say. LOVE your channel man, Been following since, so real and not pretentious. You have gained a subscriber and a true fan, from Calgary, Alberta Canada! Cheers!
"Once one person has a mojito, everyone wants a mojito." Hahaha, I heard that undercurrent of pain in your voice. The number of times this has happened to me... I have since learnt from my mistakes. So far "Everyone gather round and let's learn how to make our own mojitos!" is the best strategy where I still get to enjoy my mojito :D
@@bluesloverdelux5010 I went to an all inclusive resort that had that, a lot of the steps were done ahead of time it looked like because everyone wanted a mojito lol
When I was in La Bodeguita del Medio I saw the bartender making a Mojito pretty similar to what you did with the 'Slow' Mojito version. He had a lot of glasses (I would say 50 of them) already filled with mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice, so all three ingredients were slowly soaking and infusing. When he needed to make a Mojito, he just lightly muddled mint and added some rum, ice, and soda water to prepare the mojito. Just like that, there was a bunch of people standing on the street in front of the bar and drinking this refreshing delight. I would say, that place adds some taste to the drink because this was one of the best mojitos I have ever had. Great episode again my friend! Cheers!
I love this story. Now I want to try letting my mojitos sit for some time before I further mix the drink. That sounds like a perfect cocktail and such a memorable experience! Thanks, Kevin!
I've grown to love mojitos and I prefer the slower method! I also put elderflower liqueur in it as well. I feel it's a good middle ground between flavors and adds depth to it all
Love watching your recipes and cocktail history bro. It makes me want to learn and experiment with mixology, I've began buying everything I need for my bar and have a great collection already.
Whoa, that second version is completely up my alley. I always try to use sugar when I can (in place of simple). I love when a cocktail starts one way and ends another. Definitely trying this! Cheers!! 🥃
That is the way I always had my Mojitos before (at home but also in bars). I was really suprised to learn that it is "normally" made with sugar syrup and lime juice. I still prefer the 2nd version, for two reasons: the sugar crystals you suck up through the straw add a nice texture to the drink and the oils from the lime skin truly contribute to the flavor.
It is interesting the discussion about using raw sugar in cocktails. I personally don't like it (I always joke and say "I don't want to eat my cocktails" :)). I would probably do something in between and still use syrup and muddle the lime 🙂
@@WhiskeySugarBitters I also don't like sugar in my cocktails The reason is that I'm a sweet tooth and it just doesn't dissolve quickly enough for me, while the syrups are of course already dissolved and mix well throughout the whole drink
I absolutely love how it dives into the origins and cultural significance of this iconic drink, adding an extra layer of appreciation when sipping on a perfectly crafted Mojito.
Hey ..a cuban here! Here in miami we do it in a large bach by muddling the limes and the mint with white sugar in a pitcher or one of those bigs measuring cups from oxo. Then we add the rum ...a whole bottle . In the glass we put a big ice bar and some mint leaves for garnish ..then the secret ingredient 😋 1/4 once of maraschino liquor😋 then you fine strain the mix in and top with Topochico soda Give it a try ... We also enjoy very much some guava juice in it to kind of give it a guava flavor mijito
Agree with Az. You get what you put into it! I also love that you got the sugar crystal. That’s one thing I love about good Mojitos and Caipirinhas. Great video. Very good summer drink. Brings me back to the Caribbean!
I love to swap the soda for ginger ale. Lifts the drink and changes it into a dark mojito. It’s lovely if you also add a spiced rum instead of a white rum.
Defo do this. I prefer ginger beer instead of ale for extra flavour. In fact my virgin mojito is this videos slow version just with rum swapped out with ginger beer. Don't know about the spiced rum tho, might try it
Mojito aside (not really aside, I’m for sure trying the slow version), I bought the jigger you recommended and absolutely love it. It eliminates the need for the two I’d been using and I love the varied measurements.
Any time I see limes and sugar muddle with rum/cachaça I instantly think about a caipirinha. I actually like adding club soda to my caipirinhas giving a similar profile to a mojito.
After now maybe 30 episodes that I have seen, my desire to praise the cut, the perspectives, the illumination, the video work itself is growing. If, as I believe, Az is responsible for this: Deep respect. It deepens the enjoyment of Anders in a refreshingly unpretentious way of cocktail entertainment in the best possible way. Thank you Az 😍 Thank you Anders 🥰
It is so great to see your channel growing man!!! I think I started watching you with under 8k subscribers one or two months ago, keep up the good work, great quality content!
In Greece we make it the slow way. I used to work in a bar in a greek island and sometimes i had to make 20 mojitos for some groups of Italians. They loved to see them on the bar and take photos with all of them together in front of me! The difference is that i put the lime and the sugar first for a good squeeze and then the mint. All my best,i love your videos.
So. I came on here looking for the best mojito recipe. I had tried some out before coming onto this video. And I must say.. the slow version probably wins them over!! It was delicious and a great balance of everything!! Thank you so much for posting this!
Hey Anders, I really have to say that your way of creating videos and getting people into cocktails and premium alcohol become my really favourite on youtube. You have your really own style and I really like it, please go further! Personally I love daiquiris, so I would appreciate it if you would do a video of your version! (Also Tom Collins is awesome) Cheers from Germany :-)
Ahh totally agree with you there is a tons of ways of making mojitos ! However my fast technique is similar to your slow version. Put directly into a tumbler glass 1 or 2 beautiful springs of mint, 2 large spoon of demerara sugar, 20ml of freshly squeezed lime juice, 40 ml of light brown rum (our twist here) and natural sparkling water. Muddle everything 4-5 times to Express the oil (the water slows the movement so no bitterness is expressed from the leaves) and then put some crushed iced . It usually took me 30sec to make a mojito in this way with 5 extra sec for the lime wheel and the mint spring on top. I appreciate a lot your content keep sharing with us your ideas !!
I absolutely love your videos! stumbled across your channel two weeks ago and I've binge watched all of your videos multiple times. I am about to turn 21 in a few days and your videos are inspiration for what drink I should order first. My grandpa was a bartender so maybe that's why classic cocktails are so interesting to me 😂 Cheers! 🥂
I appreciate that your recipes always seem to have a lot of love and effort poured into them. Every one of your recipes I’ve tried have been quite good
Thank you very much not only for these recipes but for the great content you are giving us. At the bar/restaurant I work at, I will be making it with your "fast" recipe. However, at home, I will definitely be using your "slow" recipe. Thanks again.
Definitely the second version. Have you thought of trying that one but substituting Shiso leaves for the mint? Have to ask my friend how she made it, think she used premium Sake in place of rum as well(Tozai Wel of Wisdom knowing her-that’s our favourite Sake). It was out of this world
I'll be giving the second recipe a go tonight! We just returned from Greece where we met a barman who wanted us to try replacing the Mint with Basil, a great twist!
This is incredible! I swear that just yesterday I bought a bunch of mint and said to myself "I should learn how to make a Mojito, I don't remember that Anders did a Mojito video..."
Really great video! I always enjoy the videography and the attention to detail 😃 the slower version reminds me of how the Brazilians do their Caipirinha!
i love the static clock stuck at 5pm....always happy hour at Anders crib!I i like the slower version, that's how bartender in Cuba do it, stirring sugar with the raw mint, there is a bit of drama in this method, but they figured something out that makes it better doing it this way.
I have always wanted to learn how to make a good mojito and have never been successful with previous recipes that I've tried. I watched your video and followed the directions for the "slow version" and am super happy with how it turned out! It's not the best mojito I've ever had but it's the best one I've ever made. It seems to be a drink that that requires some practice and so I anticipate that I will improve over time. Thanks so much for making this drink attainable for a non-bartender to make at home!
At the Bacardi distillery they make mojitos at the end of the tour, and they muddle the mint and sugar into a paste. Very mint forward as a result. DELICIOUS. Now, that’s how I make my mojitos
Hello, Pancho here from Portugal. This was the right time for you to make this video, know why, because today is my 51ª birthday and I lost the acount of the mojitos that I already drank,,,,that was only two ,,,so cheers for all of you
Loved this video. Especially your female friend saying, quite frankly, ' this one's better'. Visually, a beautiful video. good lighting and everything looks fresh, clear, clean and inviting. Very inviting! Thanks Anders. You're a top character.
Your channel has inspired me to really start researching the history and techniques behind different cocktails and really start experimenting, its my birthday coming up and all i'm asking for is different bottles from everybody so i can build a decent collection for the home bar! Also, it's crazy how everybody has their own recipe for this drink and each one is so different. The way i make a mojito is nothing like how you do it. Always good to learn other recipes!
Recently got into making drinks and your videos are cool and inspiring! Keeps my motivation high! Keep it up and thank you for all of the effort and quality you put into these!
i feel like i had made the mojito in every possible way, with sugar, with simple syrup, with mint infused syrup, with blueberries, with strawberries and so on it´s a great drink to experiment with but i have never done it the slow way so i tried it and i like it a lot.
Happy little experiment, I totally underestimated how much mint I had, and decided to try Thai Basil. The black liquorice aroma seemed like a good idea. Turns out we liked it even better. Who would have known 🤷🏼♂️
Me and my girlfriends favorite cocktail. We’ve kinda replicated it with just gut feeling and got it right, but I’ll definitely try the slow method next time
I’m so glad I stumbled across your channel. I love it! I’m a big cigar & cocktail guy. And I love making drinks and finding a great drink. Currently my favorite cocktail is a tequila old fashion. I also enjoy your video presentation. The quality of the video, audio, editing and your on-camera schtick is a perfect match. Don’t change a thing, just keep making videos. Show Suggestions: * cocktail coffee drinks * pairings with fish or steak * great before dinner drink * great after dinner drink Thanks for making these wonderful videos!
Only difference I use Bacardi Silver but still love the Real McCoy. Fresh mint from our garden pot and barely muddle the mint like you do. My favorite cocktail in the summer. Thanks again Anders for another great vid! Cheers!
I've been waiting for this one, am excited to try both versions! Also have been looking for a good white rum to get, so I'll keep my eye out for McCoy.
I tried watermelon mojitos over the weekend but it just wasn't exactly what I was looking for. Sure they were good but there are techniques, as you demonstrated, to make it a level or two better. I recall having a couple mojitos as a remote resort in New Mexico years ago. I recall them basically using the same methods you did here and they were fantastic. I've been chasing that experience ever since. Thank you and now it's time for a mojito! Or two.
Everyone makes them so different it’s insane how different they can taste. Every time I go out and order it they all have tasted like water I gotta master it myself lol.
I fully agree with the “slower” version of the cocktail. Question: have you tried reducing 1/2 the sugar and adding Sambuca (clear) instead? It gives the mojito an interesting anise/licorice add on taste that complements well the freshness of the mint and lime
Hey nice channel, dude! I've been watching your videos and I like them a lot. You're so charismatic and didactic. The slow version really remind me of our Caipirinha here in Brasil. Nice twist :)
Im so in love with your videos, started to get myself a basic bar and gonna make this one aswell in a bit. Thanks for doing these vids and love from Germany mate
not gonna lie the first few videos of yours youtube recommended to me I clicked away from because of that intro song that's on like every youtube video. but I decided to stick with you on one of them and I must say your whole channel is so awesome great content.
I'm looking forward to the video where you sand down that table and refinish it after all the scraping of bottles you do on it. Gonna try the slow one ASAP - looks amazing. Great history / presentation / production as always.
Mojito - a house favorite. Great to see your take. I suck at muddling mint. Gentle muddle - not enough mint flavor. Hard muddle - bitter flavor. Goldilocks muddle - something in between. After many experiments I settled on making mint syrup (make rich simple, let cool, let a bunch of mint leaves sit in the syrup until desired mint flavor is achieved i.e. 4-5 days, strain). This is the best way for me to make sure my mojitos have just the right mint pop while also making this an easier drink to make. But, I find adding a few fresh leaves for aesthetics (plus some large sugar granules) makes drinkers happier. Fresh limes are also key for me. I noticed you used some limes with brown spots. I usually end up throwing a few limes away when they develop brown spots. Am I wasting limes? Do you have a rule of thumb when limes "go bad"?
Love hearing your take on the mojito - the mint syrup is a good move. And you're right about the "Goldilocks muddle!" I can't say I have a rule of thumb for when limes go bad. I try not to let them get much past what you saw here, so I end up buying in small batches. The trickiest part for me is guessing how many I'm going to be using. Appreciate the comment!
Thanks for all the great videos. Last night I hosted a family cocktail party/BBQ. I did none of the cooking and just made cocktails. Ive learned a few things - Ice. You need loads of ice for !mixing and stirring then for rocks. Cleaning- I spent most of my time washing everything when changing to a different cocktail. Glasses- which glass to use for each drink. I also think I was a bit ambitious, next time I’m going to stick to just a few easy drinking popular cocktails. You make it look so easy! I think I have a lot to learn. But it was a good night and fun! All the best.
Yesterday I made the slow one, but I only have the most cursed variations of these ingredients imaginable, and no equipment or barware Pretty delicious, probably turned out nothing like yours but it was good
Hey Anders, I just watch the video and I'm quite amused. In France, where I live and I'm learning the job of barman, we do the Mojito in the kind of style of your "Slowjito", but still quickly ! We put lime parts that we pound directly in the glass, as you did, but we don't take the time to slowly mix Demerara Sugar and the mint. For the anecdote, one of my teacher said it cames from an old advertising with lime parts in the drink to sold already made Mojito in bottle. And untill this campaign, French people asked to the Barmen to have the lime parts, because they are thinking it's an essential part of the cocktail ! Don't know if it's totally true, I didn't check it, but it's interesting to share ! Thanks for your videos, I discovered your channel few weeks ago and I love your videos. You help me a lot to learn and understand easier things in the bar world ! Tanks again and wish you'll have a good day !
