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El Draque
The predecessor of the famous Mojito, created by Sir Francis Drake around 1580.
[Happy Hour] [Refreshing] [Strong] [Tropical]
| Ingredients [ oz | cl ] | [ My Bar ] |
|---|---|
| 2 oz Cuban Rum | [ Add ] |
| 6 Mint Leaves | [ Add ] |
| 2 tsps Sugar from Sugar Cane | [ Add ] |
| 1 Lime | [ Add ] |
Glass: Old-Fashioned
Recipe:
- Drop a few leaves of mint in a short glass.
- Cut the lime in 8 pieces. Drop all pieces in the glass.
- Add the sugar.
- Muddle the lime pieces with a wooden spoon. This will also bruise the mint leaves.
- Add a few ice cubes.
- Top with cuban rum.
Volume: 2.3 oz
Alcohol units: 2.4 standard drinks
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 34%
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History
Created by Sir Francis Drakea famous English Privateer known as "El Draque" (The Dragon) in the Caribbean (le Dragon). Back then, the drink was made with aguardiente, a primitive predecessor of rum. But quickly, it got replaced with Rum. The recipe evolved and is now called a Mojito.
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Added by David on 2012-07-02 20:37:43
Last updated on 2012-07-02 20:47:15
Status: Approved