Classic Mojito Cocktail
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Classic Mojito Cocktail
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Make the best mojito drink ever with this easy recipe. This mojito recipe with simple syrup, Bacardi rum, and fresh mint makes a classic cocktail to enjoy anytime.
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Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- 2 cups sugar superfine sugar is ideal
- 1 cup water
Mojito
- 6 fresh mint leaves plus a few sprigs to garnish
- 2 wedges fresh lime
- 2 ounces white rum
- 2 ounces simple syrup
- 2 ounces club soda
Instructions
Simple Syrup
- Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan. Boil over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove the pan from the heat and cool to room temperature.
- Pour the simple syrup into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator.
Mojito
- Place the mint in a mixing glass along with the juice from the lime wedges. Muddle the mint but don’t overdo it. Reserve the juiced lime wedges.
- Add the rum, simple syrup, and club soda to the mixing glass and stir.
- Place the juiced lime wedges into a separate drinking glass. Pour the contents of the mixing glass over the lime wedges.
- Add ice and garnish with a sprig or two of mint. Before placing the mint into the glass, slap it between your hands to release the mint oils.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
0g
(0%)
Fat
0g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
45mg
(2%)
Potassium
35mg
(1%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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