The Meadows Country Club Monthly Newsletter MCC AUG Newsletter | Page 8

M O N T H L Y N EW S L ET T ER
My Favorite Drink to Beat
the Summer Heat
We all love to sit outside and enjoy a cocktail or a glass of wine while enjoying the
wonderfully warm Sarasota winter…but what about when we are dealing with the
scorching heat of Summer? There are several great options that you may be overlooking
during the warmer days.
One of my personal favorites is the classic, Mojito. This beverage was created in
Cuba, so it must be great for those hot Caribbean nights! While everyone claims to have
“The Best” Mojito, I’m going to tell you how to make “The Easiest” Mojito.
First, the ingredients. You will need:
10 Mint Sprigs
1 Lime (Cut into 8 wedges)
4 Tablespoons of Sugar
2 Cups of Ice Cubes
1 Cup of Club Soda
The Directions:
Place the mint leaves of 5 sprigs, and 1 lime wedge, into a sturdy glass. Use a
muddler (If you don’t own a muddler, the top of a wooden spoon works great) to crush
the mint and lime to release the mint oils and lime juice. Add 2 more lime wedges and
the sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture. Fill the
glass almost to the top with ice. Pour the rum over the ice, and fill the glass with
carbonated water. Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired. Garnish with a lime wedge.
You may notice that you only used half of the ingredients to make your drink…I
firmly believe that no one should ever have to drink alone, so now, repeat the process
and share a drink with your friend! If you’re not in a sharing mood, that is all right
too…you already have the ingredients needed to make your second drink!
Of course, if you do not feel like making it yourself, just come and order one in
The Fountain View Lounge!
Cheers,
Derek Parent
Director of Food and Beverage, The Meadows Country Club