LAS VEGAS (February 25, 2008) – Morton’s The
Steakhouse has just the touch of green for the warm weather of spring – the
tasty and refreshing Mojito. Whether
it’s a relaxing cocktail for one or a party for 20 guests, Morton’s recipe for
Mojitos will be a hit. With fresh mint
leaves and lime juice, the Mojito features the perfect color for celebrating the
spring season.
“Morton’s recipes for cocktails include only the finest, freshest ingredients,”
said Daniel Hurst,” general manager of Morton’s The Steakhouse in Las Vegas. “Our bartenders use fresh mint leaves in the
Mojito and top-shelf liquors in all of our cocktails for great presentation and
an excellent taste.”
Don’t want to make Mojitos at home?
Visit Morton’s The Steakhouse in Las
Vegas weekdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a favorite
cocktail, wine or a Heavenly Mortini and complimentary filet mignon sandwiches
at the bar.
For those bartenders at home, Morton’s is sharing the recipe for the
Mojito.
MOJITO
Serves 1
3 fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon Simple Syrup (recipe follow)*
1 ½ ounces light Bacardi or Havana
Club rum
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Club soda
Preparation
- In
a small bowl, mix two of the mint leaves with the syrup. With the back of a spoon, press the
leaves to release their essential oils.
Pour into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
- Add
the rum and lime juice. Shake 5
times. Strain into a highball glass
filled with a few ice cubes. Pour
in the club soda to fill and garnish with the remaining mint leaf.
*Simple Syrup
Makes About 1 Cup
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
- In
a small, heavy saucepan, mix the sugar with the water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat,
stirring, for about 1 minute, or until the sugar dissolves and the syrup
is clear.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the
syrup cool to room temperature.
Transfer to a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and
refrigerate. The syrup can be
refrigerated for up to 1 month.
Morton’s The Steakhouse in Las Vegas is located at 400 East Flamingo Road. Hours for dinner are 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday
through Saturday and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. For more information about Morton’s,
reservations or to schedule a special event in the boardroom, call (702)
893-0703 or visit www.mortons.com.
