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A glass with a bubbly drink garnished with lime slices and mint leaves.
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Classic Mojito Recipe

A refreshing cocktail made with white rum, mint, and lime.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Cuban
Servings: 1
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 oz white rum
  • 4 mint leaves plus more to garnish
  • ½ oz fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup or to taste
  • 2 oz sparkling water
  • ice

Instructions

  • If you don't have a cocktail muddler, smack the mint a few times between your hands and then carry on with the recipe.
  • Add the mint leaves and lime juice to a glass. Muddle the leaves a few times.
  • Add ice, simple syrup, and rum. Give a little stir.
  • Fill with bubbly water. Garnish with lime wheels and mint leaves and serve.

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Notes

Using fresh mint leaves is the key to a good mojito!
Fresh lime is always a little zippier than bottled lime and you can use the limes to garnish the drink.
Use a flavored bubbly water for a simple twist.
You can add fruit to customize - try blackberries or raspberries.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 11g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg