Mmmmm...Mojitos

Today is Tuesday, but thanks to Labor Day yesterday it feels a lot like Monday.  On the other hand I know it is Tuesday because it is taco day in my house.  We don't eat tacos every Tuesday, but for some reason we always make tacos on Tuesday.  Although I don't like to drink on a week night (this is mainly a calorie thing for me) I am making an exception today because I want a mojito with my tacos.

I love mojitos, but I often notice that they won't make them for you at bars because they never have any mint.  I have solved this little dilemma at home by growing my own.  As my last post illustrates I have not had the best luck with my kitchen garden, but when it come to herbs, I excel.  In the case of mint it is worth noting that it will spread like a weed (yeah, it's that easy to grow) so I have planted mine in a pot.  Not only does planting it in a pot keep my mint from taking over, but it also keeps my dogs from lifting a leg on it (as they do with the flowers that I would love to cut and bring in, but cannot due to their odor).  For those who have never enjoyed a mojito or have not attempted to make one at home, here is my basic recipe:

Mojito
1-2 springs of mint (by sprig I mean the stem and the leaves, about 3 inches long)
1/2 lime-cut into wedges
1-2oz of rum (light or dark)
2 teaspoons sugar
ice
club soda

In a tall glass place lime wedges, mint (I add the stems too, but you can just use the leaves), sugar and rum.  Muddle with a muddler or crush with a wooden spoon until the lime is juiced and the mint is well bruised.  Add ice to the top of the glass and then fill with club soda.  Stir.  Garnish with some mint (if you like being fancy) and enjoy!