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The Mojito - by Heather McPherson (Paperback)

The Mojito - by  Heather McPherson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"CELEBRATE THE MOJITO! This book features everything you need to know to make a favorite Caribbean cocktail that has won a place in bars and eateries across the globe. The basic elements are simple--rum, lime, mint, sugar, and club soda. Food writer Heather McPherson shows how to add and swap ingredients to create flavor-packed variations for every occasion, including a spicy mango mojito with jalapeänos, an exotic basil lychee mojito, a sweet and savory peach and rosemary mojito, and even a hot mojito tea. And it's more than just a drink. Readers will enjoy recipes for sensational dinners and desserts too, including mojito grilled shrimp salad, mojito strip steak with pico de gallo, cheesecake, cookies, and sugar-kissed meringues. Transforming an irresistible drink in delightful ways, McPherson invites readers to juice a lime, muddle some mint, and have fun with these creative recipes at home."--Back cover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Celebrate the mojito! This book spotlights a favorite Caribbean cocktail that has won a place in bars and eateries across the globe. Food writer Heather McPherson details everything you need to know to make mojito masterpieces, plus flavor-packed variations for every occasion.</p> <p>The basic ingredients are simple--rum, lime, mint, sugar, and club soda. McPherson gives readers the rundown on these five key elements and explains how to make the classic Bacardi mojito, "the drink that started it all." But she doesn't stop there. She adds and swaps ingredients like seasonal fruits, herbs, and different rums to show that this versatile beverage knows no bounds. Recipes include a spicy mango mojito with jalapenos, an exotic basil lychee mojito, a sweet and savory peach and rosemary mojito, a moonshine lemonade mojito, and even a hot mojito tea.</p> <p>And it's more than just a drink. The cocktail's refreshing flavors make for sensational dinners and desserts, too. Readers will enjoy recipes for mojito grilled shrimp salad; mojito marinated pork tenderloin with roasted pineapple chutney; duck breast mojito empanadas; and mojito strip steak with pico de gallo. The book features mojito-inspired sweet treats such as ice pops, frozen custard, cheesecake, cookies, ice box pie, and sugar-kissed meringues.</p> <p>Transforming an irresistible drink in delightful ways, McPherson combines step-by-step instructions with quick tips and pro techniques. She invites readers to juice a lime, muddle some mint, and have fun with these creative recipes at home.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Summer will be here soon--and with it, the return of the mojito. Maximize all the minty, boozy fun with this book from a Florida-based food writer."--<i><b>Creative Loafing Tampa Bay</i></b> "McPherson takes on the many sides of this tasty cocktail, as she doles out tips and ideas about what you can do at home with some rum and other easy-to-find ingredients."--<i><b>Tampa Bay Magazine</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Heather McPherson</b> is a past president of the Association of Food Journalists and former food editor and restaurant critic for the <i>Orlando Sentinel</i>. She has edited and authored various cookbooks, including <i>Field to Feast: Recipes Celebrating Florida Farmers, Chefs, and Artisans</i> and <i>Good Catch: Recipes and Stories Celebrating the Best of Florida's Waters.</i>

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