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The Perfect Mojito Doesn't Exist But...
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0:00 INTRO
1:29 CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS
2:22 THE MINT
4:36 THE SWEETENER
6:37 MUDDLING
10:00 SHAKING
11:40 THE ICE
12:50 MOJITO No1
15:00 MOJITO No2
16:30 MOJITO No3
17:55 MOJITO No4
20:00 MOJITO No5
21:15 OUTRO
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@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

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@itsmederek1 17 күн бұрын

Best video you have ever made. Love seeing you talk about the thought process behind using the different options and how each component affects the final product differently. This is THE Mojito masterclass. Would love more videos like this that you talking about the theory and thought behind different techniques for a drink and making the same drink in different ways

@jhcarrothers 15 күн бұрын

Love this! I was taught at a busy beach bar to shake our mojitos with no muddle because no one notices

@JasonsLife303 16 күн бұрын

Jean-Felix you are so good at explaining the details. I think great cocktails are made in the details of the preparation. You did such a great job explaining how each decision we make when we build the Mojito can have a significant affect on the final flavor of the drink. Today I went out on a limb with my favorite Daquiri (I don' t have any mint). I went with 1 oz Appleton Signature Rum and 1 oz Mason Rouge VSOP Cognac, 1/2 oz lime juice, 1/2 oz lemon juice, 1/2oz turbinado syrup (2:1), 1/2 oz Cane Sugar Syrup (2:1), 3 drops of 20% saline, and I shook it with one large rock and a shattered large rock and served it over crushed ice with some of the spent lime and lemon pieces. It was a WOW moment for me. I was really surprised at how well the cognac flavors were elevated by the drink. Thanks for inspiring me to find new ways to play with my recipes. Cheers!

@nathangrover1655 16 күн бұрын

Perfect! And timely. I just started growing my own mint and recently made (and ruined) my first mojito. This is really going to help me out. Thank you!

@MisplacedAmerican 16 күн бұрын

OK professor, my first gig a a bartender was back in '92 or so. But when I saw you were going to discuss a mojito (I'm a rum fan), I took out my notes. Thank you so much for your research - I personally think there is not good, there is no bad and if you prefer your own, by all means, make your own. My advise, definitely try theirs before you comment, with over 30 years of cocktails under my belt, I still learn from others and am hugely grateful for it. I have suggested drinks to bartenders in Kyiv, Toronto, Amsterdam, Sydney and London and have found, if it is new to them, they will try yours before they make one they can call their own. Both will be interesting and I'm sure both will be perfect for someone. Thank you

@mdbbox5660 17 күн бұрын

LOVED this format where you break down all the little changes you can make to a particular cocktail. I hope you do more of them. Maybe one on the margarita? Rocks/straight up? How to change the flavor? What cordial/liqueur do I use? Which type of tequila? I like the clarified lime/mint cordial that Kevin Kos does. It is perfect for batch mojitos IMO.

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

Glad to hear you like the "in depth" long format type of vids. I def keep that in mind. Cheers!

@Arctore 17 күн бұрын

Same here, loved this format. Even if there was only a little new information for me here, I really enjoyed listening you talk about all the aspects and all the pros and cons of the different methods. Mojito is not really one of my go to cocktails, but when I make them for myself or other people, I do agree with you on your favourite one. I think the last one you made really makes the most of all the ingredients and results in a refreshing and dangerously crushable drink. Still at the end of the day, if I have the ingredients, a Queen park Swizzle is what I would prefer. It's like a "next level" Mojito. Cheers and keep up the amazing work!

@christinecamley 16 күн бұрын

Not a mojito fan (single malt scotch lover here and good rye!!) but this is a terrific video and I enjoyed it a lot. I am passing on it on friends who love mojitos! Cheers!

@OscarHernandez-tb7uc 14 күн бұрын

I’m about to open my little place of mixology classes in my town and no kidding everything I’ve learned through the years is because of you and The Educated Barfly and others like Kevin Kos, Anders, etc. I just wanna teach people in a fun way how to make better cocktails at home, how to start their own home bar collection, etc. I will also sell my book on how I started learning through the years for them to enjoy. Will not only talk about cocktails but glassware, ice, spirits, etc. What tip would you give me in general?

@UnclePete 17 күн бұрын

I dont really drink a lot of mojitos, but this was certainly an in depth exploration!

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

I don't drink a lot of them either except when I make videos about them and every time it reminds me how good they can be ;)

@user-eh7ur5pl2p 17 күн бұрын

I'm an amateur and pretty new to making cocktails. I really love a cocktail that isn't hard to make, doesn't have a bunch of expensive ingredients and is super tasty. I loved how you explained everything so easily! I live in the US in Tennessee and it's 95° here today. I am going to use your tutorial to make my first ever Mojito! Thank you!

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

Thats great! I hope you'll love it :)

@user-eh7ur5pl2p 16 күн бұрын

@@TrufflesOnTheRocksI have a quick question. I couldn't find Havana Club rum. Can you recommend a few good rums to use in place of the Havana Club? Thanks again!

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 16 күн бұрын

@@user-eh7ur5pl2p of course, El Dorado 3, Real McCoy, Plantation 3 stars, Veritas

@user-eh7ur5pl2p 16 күн бұрын

@@TrufflesOnTheRocksI remember seeing Plantation 3 Stars so I think that's going to be the one! But I'm saving your other suggestions. Thanks again with love from "The Volunteer State"!

@robertetheredge4448 11 сағат бұрын

I think Don Q is fine in a Mojito and it is cheap.

@jamesgulland 17 күн бұрын

I’ve had the “they don’t do it like that in Cuba” comment at a party before 😂😂

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

A classic!

@BklynBorn81 17 күн бұрын

Would love to see a follow up video on how to make flavored Mojitos!

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

Copy that ;)

@LongerTomTV 17 күн бұрын

How to Mojito basics... and even much more! 🌿🍋🍹 Thanks!

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching :) That was a long one ;)

@magistergreen 17 күн бұрын

Great video, more along this line would be fantastic.

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

Thank you!!! I will try ;)

17 күн бұрын

First of all I love your mojito technique; It makes the best mojito I’ve ever tasted. Regarding the hierbabuena, at least in Mexico it’s a different plant than mint; there’s an important difference in flavor and aroma, not just in intensity. Most people use hierbabuena for mojitos here in Mexico, but I think mint makes a way better mojito than hierbabuena.

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

It's really confusing because I live in Spain now and Hierbabuena is regular spearmint.

@benwhite5452 17 күн бұрын

"Mojito hell" hahaha

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

I will end up there for sure ;)

@sefraisik9142 17 күн бұрын

I love them all 😁

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

And I love the enthusiams ;)

@whitedjango4238 17 күн бұрын

Great content !

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@maghteridon5555 9 күн бұрын

You kidding. I've always been using peppermint leaves, because that's what I've got in my garden. It makes delicious cocktails but I guess I've never tried true Mojito. Omg xD

@Sven_K. 17 күн бұрын

Great video. I am probably pro No 5. But I am adjusting the volumes a bit. Interesting that you didn’t talk about the rum at all. I would highly recommend Plantation Fancy Stiggins Pineapple Rum. Great stuff. Anyway, keep up the good work.

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

I didn't want to add more to the plate LOL

@insomniacsupremacy 17 күн бұрын

Hey JF! Bonne St-Jean 😊

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

HAHA! Merci à toi. Cheers! (Toi aussi btw)

@AriaLavinde 17 күн бұрын

Great video breaking down on why each part of the techniques to make a mojito matters to make a nice mojito! :D 6:09 I misheard this at first (just my hearing), and thought you said "ambergris" instead of "elbow grease"... Now I am wondering what kind of cocktail perfume could be added to a mojito, which may count into a new mojito heresy of its own. lol

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

HAHA! SOmething with Tonka beans just to make it even more controversial

@AriaLavinde 16 күн бұрын

@@TrufflesOnTheRocks I do not remember having tried any drink with tonka before actually, that could be the chance. lol Thanks for the recommendation~ ;P

@AleXRuja 17 күн бұрын

the guys over at Sips in Barcelona (best bar in the world) perfected the Mojito by not changing anything and just adding "mint water" to make sure it is always consistent. It's the best I ever had! But I keep trying to make that "mint water" and I just can't get it right. Other than that I know they use Plantation 3 stars

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

I love what they do at SIP but I am not sure to understand their concept. Do they add fresh mint as well or the mint comes only from the water?

@AleXRuja 17 күн бұрын

@TrufflesOnTheRocks no fresh mint. They told us that the "Mojito is a perfect cocktail, but the mint is never reliable" so that's why they make this mint water

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

@@AleXRuja I will have to make some researches

@roundup1253 17 күн бұрын

My favorite mojito-type drink is the queens park swizzle. The whole process is avoiding most of the probs

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

Isn't it funny that this one does not suffer from the same polarizing passion?

@roundup1253 16 күн бұрын

@@TrufflesOnTheRocks indeed. Guess most people simply don’t know this drink and except the angostura bitter floating it’s a standard mojito. Excellent video, got a lot of inspiration for the right technique and you’re always no. 1 in the overall presentation, lighting and cutting, exceptional craftsmanship for the cocktails and video editing👌

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 16 күн бұрын

@@roundup1253 thank you so much! Really means a lot 🤩

@gnrnando88 17 күн бұрын

Mojitos are like caipirinhas; the right way to make them is "simply" the way you prefer...

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

Pretty much like every drink actually ;)

@erickhines4121 15 күн бұрын

Damn! 20min video on Mojitos? 😅

@billion-24 17 күн бұрын

what making oleo of mint like per-batching??? please let me know what are your thoughts. thanks

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

I think I will have to report back on this one ;) But that sounds like a nice move

@crazyfilms101 17 күн бұрын

Any suggestions / ratios for a batch mojito using (spearmint) essence?

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 17 күн бұрын

I don't but that is probably not a lot. Keep in mind it will taste more like Creme de menthe rather than Mojito though.

@tularjaggs334 17 күн бұрын

Still waiting on someone to do an actual blind taste test, "properly" muddled mint vs. "over muddled" mint. Is there a difference and is it bad?

@kai1915 17 күн бұрын

I did that once. And depending on the mint it can taste bitter, and not the good kind, the "medicinal kind of bitter". Over muddling can also lead to fine pieces of mint that can get stuck in your teeth and or braces.

@tularjaggs334 17 күн бұрын

@@kai1915 Thanks, I've tried the variations but never side by side. Honestly never got a "bad" result. Still questions, like as JF mentions, drinks or syrups where the mint is fully blended? Why isn't that bad? Fine strain takes care of the shredded bits of muddle/shake, not too fussed with that.

@Mordramelch 15 күн бұрын

Sadly you missed the most hotly debated topic I've encountered about the Mojito, which is if you should add soda water or not. I personally prefer the version without soda water as in Leandros version (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jbWYn5ufs5faYqc.html), but on a hot summer day I sometimes lengthen it with Soda if I'm having several of them.