Mojito
The Mojito is a classic Cuban cocktail that combines five key ingredients: white rum, sugar (traditionally sugar cane juice), lime juice, soda water, and mint. Its combination of sweetness, refreshing citrus, and mint flavors complement the potent kick of the rum, and it has become a popular summer drink.
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Muddler
- Bar spoon
- Jigger or measuring cup
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp sugar
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- Club soda to top up
- Crushed ice
- Garnish: mint sprig and lime wedge
Instructions
- Place the mint leaves and sugar into a highball glass. Use a muddler to gently crush the mint and sugar together to release the mint oils and dissolve the sugar.
- Add the fresh lime juice to the sugar and mint mixture and stir well.
- Fill the glass about halfway with crushed ice.
- Pour the white rum over the ice, and fill the glass with soda water.
- Stir well to lift the mint and lime flavors through the drink.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge.
Notes
To ensure the best flavor, use fresh mint and freshly squeezed lime juice. Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste. Do not shred the mint leaves to avoid a bitter taste.