Description
This classic Mojito recipe is a refreshing rum cocktail with fresh mint and lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz White Rum
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 tsp Granulated Sugar
- 6–8 Fresh Mint Leaves
- Soda Water (to top)
- Lime Slices (for garnish)
- Mint Sprig (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a sturdy glass, gently muddle the mint leaves with the sugar and lime juice.
- Add the white rum to the glass.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Top with soda water.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a lime slice and a fresh mint sprig.
Notes
- Use fresh, good quality mint for the best flavor.
- Do not over-muddle the mint, as it can become bitter.
- Adjust the sugar to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Muddling
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mojito, rum, cocktail, mint, lime, refreshing