Classic Mojito

A refreshing Cuban highball. White rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint. It's a perfect balance of sweetness, citrus, and herbaceous mint flavors.

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MediumDifficulty
1 pplServings
CubanCuisine
Classic Mojito

Ingredients

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  • 10 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves
  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 tsp Granulated Sugar
  • 2 oz White Rum
  • 1/2 cup Soda Water
  • 1 cup Ice Cubes
  • 1 piece Lime Wedge

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Tags

CubanCocktailBeverageRefreshingPartySummerAlcoholic

Instructions

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Place fresh_mint_leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler to crush the mint and lime to release oils.

Add granulated_sugar (or syrup) and fresh_lime_juice. Muddle again gently.

Fill the glass almost to the top with ice_cubes.

Pour in the white_rum and top with soda_water.

Stir thoroughly to lift the mint leaves from the bottom and dissolve sugar.

Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime slice.