Clink: Fresh Sugar Cane Mojito

It’s hard to improve on a classic, but Nikki Beach is giving it a shot: Its Fresh Sugar Cane Mojito adds a sugar cane slice for nibbling — so much tastier than a plastic swizzle.

D.I.Y.

Muddle 6 mint leaves, 4 lime twists and 1 tablespoon sugar in a cocktail shaker.

Add ice and 1½ ounces of Bacardi Limón rum; shake well.

Top with club soda.

Pour into a tall, ice-filled glass and garnish with a sugar cane slice,

lime wedges and mint leaves.

F.Y.I.

The Fresh Sugar Cane Mojito is $11 at Nikki Coconut Grove, 2889 McFarlane Rd. (305-476-3600); Nikki South Beach, 1 Ocean Dr. (305-538-1111) and Nikki Marina, 3660 S. Ocean Dr., Hollywood (954-602-8750).

Published: 5/08

This story was originally published May 7, 2008 at 5:05 AM.