Mojito
A refreshing Cuban classic combining white rum, fresh lime, mint and cane sugar with sparkling soda over crushed ice.
Alcohol
12%
Medium
Calories
178
kcal per serving
Flavour
Ingredients
- White Rum50 ml
- Soda Water60 ml
- Lime · cut into wedges1
- Brown Sugar2 tsp
- Fresh Mint8
- Crushed Ice
- Glass
- Highball
- Ice
- Crushed ice
- Garnish
- Fresh mint sprig and lime slices
- Base
- Rum
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Prep time
- 5 min
Method
- 1
Wash the lime, trim off both ends and cut the lime into wedges.
- 2
Place the lime wedges in a highball glass together with the brown cane sugar and fresh mint leaves.
- 3
Gently muddle the lime, sugar and mint. Do not completely crush or tear the mint leaves — press them only lightly to release their aroma.
- 4
Fill the glass completely with crushed ice.
- 5
Pour 50 ml white rum over the ice.
- 6
Top with approximately 60 ml soda water.
- 7
Stir gently from the bottom of the glass to combine the ingredients.
- 8
Garnish with fresh mint and lime slices.
Bartender's note
Muddle the mint very gently. Crushing or tearing it too aggressively can release bitter flavours. The goal is simply to release its fresh aromatic oils.
Your verdict
5
1 rating
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Variations
Enjoy responsibly — 18+. ABV and calorie figures are estimates and are not nutritional advice.
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