I just bought a bottle of Mojito at the liquor store. All you add is ice. This one is made with vodka instead of rum.

Why not mix EVERYTHING together, then all you have to do is pour it in a glass of ice?

Linda that sounds like a great idea. I've pre-made mojitos before, so all I'd have to do is pour. If I was planning ahead, I'd do what khandi suggests and mix in the rum, adding the ice and soda later. (Ice so it doesn't melt, and soda later so it doesn't go flat.) It sounds like a wonderful addition to your trip!

We've also used Mojito mix - add club soda and rum (although I like the "from scratch" better).

I've also brought mojito's to a party - mixed at home from scratch -- just add ice and mint. I think infusing the mint with the simple syrup would be great! I may try that tonight...

Linda,
I have used the simple syrup-I think it was 1.c water, 1 c. sugar and 1 C. mint steeped for about 1/2 hour, then strained. It works beautifully!!! In fact , my friends preferred it over the mashed mint & sugar. I LOVE Mojitos, but I forgot to pot up some mint this year...bwaahh.
Claire

Found my recipe;

Mint syrup

1 cup water
1 cup sugar (or splenda)
1 cup mint leaves

bring water and sugar to a boil for 2 minutes-remove from heat and add mint leaves. Allow to steep approx. 1/2 hour-45 min. Strain out the mint leaves and cool. Makes it much easier when making for a gang.

Here's my version of Mojitos. It simplifies the process so you can enjoy them anytime. I imagine it would adapt well for your trip. I don't really have quantities since I measure by eye!

Anytime Mojitos

Light Rum 750 ml
Fresh Lime Juice (about 1/3-1/2 cup)
Mint Leaves (2 cups or so)
Superfine Sugar
Lime Soda Water
Mint sprigs or lime zest curl for garnish (optional)

In a pitcher, add mint and lime juice to rum, mash and marinate in refrigerator at least 4 hours preferably overnight. Strain rum through fine sieve or cheese cloth. Fill shaker with ice, add a shot of rum, ½ tsp. or so of super fine sugar and shake till chilled. Pour mixture into glass and top with a splash lime soda water. (Or you could add the sugar during the marinating process, skip this step and just fill a glass with ice, add the rum and top with lime soda water.) Garnish with a mint sprig.

Once strained, the rum will keep well in the refrigerator for quite a while.

NOTE: I tried simple syrup the last time I made them and according to my experts, they weren't as good.

Wow, and I thought I had originated a new way to make a cocktail! I bow down to all of you! LOL

moosemac, I think I'll try your method with half andthe simple syrup method with half. I'll try to remember to report back!

Hell, I'll just try to remember after this weekend! LOL

Linda