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Cocktails, the libationary art!

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Hey everyone. As promised, here's what I did for the holiday. It's a classic mojito mix, made with freshly picked key limes. This is actually the 3rd pitcher, so pardon the lack of visual flair.

And before anyone asks, I don't use a specific recipe or ratio. I built to taste based on the palate of the people I'm with. Some of my family like it weak and mild sweetness, so I have the bottle of rum for floating and made a simple syrup for the family who are speedrunning diabetes.

I've been making these since I was 6, feel free to ask me about any of it!

Happy Turkey Day!

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[–] RBWells@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I did also make a Nojito pitcher with rum on the side. My lime tree doesn't have fruit right now but the mint is from the garden. Sitting here with a mojito, done with my part in the work, just relaxing.

[–] Decoy321@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Niiiice! Don't they always taste much better when entirely homegrown? It's like you can taste all the time and effort put into growing them.

[–] Blapoo@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago

Learning how to get that mix right is an art. Well done!