Mojito Recipe
A classic, refreshing mojito made with fresh mint, lime, and white rum, balanced with gentle sweetness and sparkling club soda. Crisp, cooling, and perfect for warm days or relaxed evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Muddling
- Cuisine: Cuban
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar or 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- 2 oz white rum
- Club soda, to top
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Add mint leaves and sugar (or simple syrup) to a sturdy glass.
- Gently muddle to release the mint aroma without tearing the leaves.
- Squeeze in the lime wedges and drop them into the glass.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour in the white rum.
- Top with club soda.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with extra mint and a lime wedge, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not over-muddle the mint to avoid bitterness.
- Use fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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