Mojito
A refreshing Cuban classic with muddled mint, zesty lime, and a hint of rum, served over ice with a straw.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 180
RefreshingCelebratoryCubanVeganVegetarianGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNone
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 whole lime
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 4 oz club soda
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Cut the lime into 4 wedges. Place 2 wedges in a sturdy glass and add the 2 tsp sugar and 10 mint leaves.
- 2
Muddle gently with a muddler or spoon until the lime releases juice and the mint smells fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Fill the glass with the 1 cup ice cubes.
- 4
Pour the 2 oz white rum over the ice.
- 5
Top with the 4 oz club soda and stir gently with a long spoon.
- 6
Garnish with the remaining 2 lime wedges and a sprig of mint, if desired. Serve with a straw.
Tools you’ll need
- Highball glass
- Muddler or wooden spoon
- Long spoon
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