Post #499548 by Unga Bunga on Thu, Dec 17, 2009 8:39 AM

On 2007-10-09 04:54, Chip and Andy wrote:

And, the sugar syrup for mixing is a good idea, but you really do need the crystal sugar to assist in the muddling process. When you mash down the limes and mint into the sugar it helps to pull the oils out of each. And it is those oils that give you the wonderful nose to the drink.

Adding two ice cubes in the muddle solves this problem, if using simple syrup.