Mojito
The classic Cuban rum, lime, and mint cocktail, a fixture of Miami's Cuban-influenced bar culture.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 180 kcal
Equipment
- •Muddler
- •Highball glass
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 180 kcal
- fat
- 0
- carbs
- 14
- protein
- 0
- calories
- 180
Instructions
- 1
Put the mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice into a glass.
- 2
Press the mint gently to crush it and release its oils.
- 3
Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- 4
Pour the white rum into the glass.
- 5
Top with club soda and stir gently to mix.
- 6
Add a lime wedge and a mint sprig to the top.
Chef's tips
Press the mint gently without tearing the leaves to avoid a bitter taste. Use fresh lime juice instead of bottled juice for the best flavor.
Storage
Best made fresh and consumed immediately.
Reheating
Not applicable.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Crushing the mint too hard until it tastes bitter
- •Using bottled lime juice instead of fresh lime juice
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