The Only Mojito Recipe You’ll Ever Need: Cool, Crisp and Classic
If you want a cool, crisp drink that feels like sunshine in a glass, the Mojito is your answer. This classic cocktail, born in the warm breezes of Cuba, combines mint, lime, simple syrup, and rum in a fresh and timeless way.
Equipment
- 1 Muddle
Ingredients
- 10 Leaves Mint
- 1/2 Lime Cut into 4 Pieces You will need 3 limes in total if you want to garnish.
- 3/4 Ounce Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 Ounce Simple Syrup
- 1 1/2 Ounces White Rum
- 2 Ounces Club Soda or to taste
- Lime for Garnish
- Mint Sprig for Garnish
Instructions
- Cut the lime in half and cut 1 lime half into 4 pieces.
- Muddle the mint leaves, 4 lime wedges, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker long enough to release the minty flavor, about 15 seconds.
- Add the white Rum and lime juice to the shaker. Shake gently to combine.
- Fill a highball glass 3/4 full of ice, then pour the contents of the shaker into the glass.
- Top with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge.
Notes
Replace the simple syrup with 3 teaspoons of white sugar for a classic Mojito.
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