Italian Mojito

The last couple of weekends we have tested a new drink we really came to like. The recipe is taken directly from a campari advertisement but very pleasantly summery none the less. Inspiration also came from our healthy mint plant giving us an abundance of raw material.

An Italian mojito uses campari instead of rum for this classic Cuban drink. The result is an irresistible mix of Italian seduction and Cuban temperament (according to the pamphlet at least). But it really is a very refreshing drink and fun because it becomes layered. The mint and lime acts as a filter so the campari only slowly seeps into the sweet soda giving a nice touch of bitterness.

Italian Mojito (1 glass)

• Fruit soda (or sprite/seven up/Kirin lemon)
• 2-3 cl Campari
• 1/2 Lime
• 8-12 Mint leaves
• Ice

First cut the lime into a few smaller pieces. Grind the lime and mint leaves at the bottom of the glass. Fill the glass loosely with ice. Pour the campari first and then fill up with fruit soda.