MOJITO ROYALE: Johnny Depp

After some pretty rum reviews, Depp’s new film hasn’t done great box office on either side of the Atlantic. The Rum Diary may be a flop, but rummy mojito remains the UK’s most popular cocktail. Why not raise a glass to a return to form with this souped-up version, Johnny? That’s assuming you haven’t vowed never to touch rum again.

Make it...  

In a tall glass, muddle fresh mint, 1 tsp sugar and 15 ml squeezed lime juice. Add 60ml sparkling water, then ice cubes followed by 60ml Havana Club 7-year-old and 60 ml Champagne. Stir.

Drink it… at Jake Burger’s bars The Portobello Star in London http://portobellostarbar.co.uk

and Jake’s in Leeds http://jakesbar.co.uk or with Brugal Añejo rum at Tigerlily, Edinburgh

www.tigerlilyedinburgh.co.uk