How to Make a Mojito

Classic Mojito Recipe

Ingredients (1 serving)

10 fresh mint leaves
1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
2 teaspoons sugar (or simple syrup)
60 ml (2 oz) white rum
Soda water (club soda)
Ice cubes
Optional garnish: extra mint sprig, lime slice

Instructions

1. Muddle the Mint and Lime

In a sturdy glass, add:
• mint leaves
• lime wedges
• sugar
Gently muddle (press, don’t crush hard) to release mint oils and lime juice.
If you smash the mint too much, it becomes bitter.

2. Add the Rum

Pour in white rum.
Stir gently to dissolve the sugar and lift the mint from the bottom.

3. Add Ice

Fill the glass with ice cubes (or crushed ice for a colder, slushier mojito).

4. Top With Soda Water

Add soda water to fill the glass.
Give everything one light stir.

5. Garnish & Serve

Add a sprig of mint and a lime wheel for aroma and presentation.
Serve immediately.

Tips for a Perfect Mojito

Use fresh mint (spearmint is traditional).
Simple syrup mixes easier and gives a smoother drink: just equal parts sugar + water melted together.
Crushed ice chills the drink faster and gives a more refreshing texture.
For a sweeter drink, add a little extra sugar or syrup.

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OTHER INGREDIENTS

Fresh mint leaves
Bitters
Limes, quartered
Ice
White/light rum
Guarapo (sugar cane juice)
Club Soda

INSTRUCTIONS

Muddle 5-6 mint leaves, 3 drops bitters, and 3 lime quarters in the bottom of a tall mojito glass.
Fill the glass to the top with ice.
Add 2 ounces light rum.
Fill the remainder of mojito glass with guarapo, leaving ½" at top of glass. Top off with club soda.
Cover the glass and shake vigorously for 4-5 seconds. Serve with straw. Garnish with lime wedge and sugarcane stick.
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HOW TO MAKE A MOJITO