Post #5793 by martiki on Tue, Aug 13, 2002 3:44 PM

My recipe is as follows (and was lovingly tested on several people just this past weekend). It's based on a few recipes, but mostly from the one at Hobson's Choice in San Francisco.

Slice one lime into eight segments, squeeze and toss into the bottom of a cocktail shaker.

Add 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of fine sugar to the shaker (I can never find bar sugar, so I use what's called either Bakers Sugar or Extra Fine Sugar -but NOT powdered)

Tear up several mint leaves and add to shaker. I don't know exactly how many- just experiment until it is minty to your liking.

Using a muddler, grind the three together for some time This releases further lime juice, more mint oil, and disolves the sugar, so it's an important step.

Here's the "secret" part: Add 2 oz Bacardi Limon. Lots of rums work well (though I think white rums are best), but the Limon adds a nice touch to this drink.

Add about 1 cup of Ice, give it a good shake, and pour everything into glass/mug of your choice (ideally 16 oz) Top with a splash selzer water (not club soda) and stir gently to combine.

Great on a warm summer night.

-martin