Mojito Recipe
Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1 cocktail
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
- Muddle mint and lime: In a sturdy glass, muddle fresh mint leaves with one lime wedge to release the essential oils and juice.
- Add more lime and sugar: Add two additional lime wedges and sugar, then muddle again to combine the flavors.
- Add ice and rum: Fill the glass with ice cubes and pour in the white rum.
- 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.
✨ Bartender Tips
For large events like weddings or parties, batch the mint and lime juice mix in advance! It saves time and keeps flavor consistent during service.
❓ Mojito FAQs
Can I use brown sugar instead of white?
Yes, but it will give your mojito a deeper, molasses-forward flavor. Stick to white sugar if you want a lighter, more traditional taste.
What’s the best rum for a classic mojito?
Bacardí and Havana Club are great choices to keep the authentic Cuban flavor profile.
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