The Best Mojitos
Mojitos: Servings: makes 1 mojito Ingredients: 10-15 small fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish 1 lime, sliced into thin rounds 1 lime, juiced (2 tbs) simple sugar syrup 2 oz. (4 tbs) light rum ice, cubes 3 oz. (6 Tbs) club soda http://www.theyummylife.com/Mojitos for full ingredients and how to make
Croquetas de Jamón
Croquetas de Jamon | This a very simple rendition of a fritter that can be embellished and seasoned in a million different ways. Perfect for tapas, I’m sure I’ll get more practice going into the holidays. Before frying, I heated the oil to 375 degrees, the standard temperature in most traditional recipes. Though they came out well, I think I may have had fewer eruptions if I’d lowered the heat slightly (closer to 365 degrees) which I’ll try the next time. | From: hunfrysofia.com
Café Cubano
No Cuban meal is complete without a café cubano (Cuban coffee). A well-made café cubano has a thick layer of sweet crema (cream) floating over strong espresso. To get the crema right, whisk about 1 tablespoon of the espresso with sugar until it turns foamy, then pour the pot of espresso over it. Lourdes Castro says you can't overbeat a crema, so stir it energetically.