Mojito
This easy mojito recipe brings the classic Cuban cocktail to your kitchen with fresh mint, lime, white rum, and soda water — perfect for summer!
Ingredients
- - Fresh mint leaves
- - Lime wedges
- - White rum
- - Sugar or simple syrup
- - Soda water
- - Ice cubes
Instructions
- Add 6–8 mint leaves, 2 lime wedges, and 1 tsp sugar (or 1 oz simple syrup) to a sturdy glass.
- Gently muddle the ingredients to release the mint oils and lime juice.
- Pour in 2 oz white rum.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Top with soda water.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and a fresh mint sprig.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for best results.
- Don’t over-muddle the mint to avoid bitterness.
- Add berries or cucumber slices for a creative twist.
- Don’t over-muddle the mint to avoid bitterness.
- Add berries or cucumber slices for a creative twist.