Description: A Cuban classic that’s become a summer staple. Made with muddled mint, lime juice, white rum, and club soda — it’s a refreshingly crisp cocktail perfect for warm weather hangouts.
🍃 Ingredients:
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1.5 oz white rum
- 1/2 cup club soda
🍸 Instructions:
Time needed: 5 minutes
- Muddle mint and lime
Muddle fresh mint leaves with one lime wedge in a sturdy glass to release the essential oils and juice.
- Add more lime and sugar
Add two additional lime wedges and granulated sugar, then muddle again to combine the flavors.
- Step 3: Add ice and rum
Fill the glass with ice cubes and pour in white rum over the muddled mixture.
- Top with club soda
Top off the glass with chilled club soda, leaving a bit of room at the top.
- Stir and Garnish
Gently stir the drink, then garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint for presentation.
- Muddle mint leaves and one lime wedge in a glass to release flavor.
- Add two more lime wedges and sugar, then muddle again.
- Fill the glass with ice, pour in the rum, and top with club soda.
- Stir gently and garnish with the remaining lime wedge.
✨ Tips from Real Events:
We batch the mint and lime juice mix in advance for weddings and large parties — it keeps flavor consistent and saves time behind the bar.
❓ FAQs:
Can I use brown sugar?
Yes, but it gives a more molasses-forward taste. Stick to white sugar for clarity and balance.
Best rum to use?
Bacardí or Havana Club are solid choices for an authentic Cuban flavor profile.
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