Classic Mojito Recipe
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4.7
Classic Mojito Recipe
Description
This Mojito combines 1 1/2 ounces white rum with freshly squeezed lime juice and granulated sugar, creating a foundational sweet-tart balance. Fresh mint leaves are gently muddled to release their essential oils, providing a cool, aromatic herb note without overpowering the cocktail. After shaking the rum, lime, sugar, and mint mixture, it is poured over ice in a highball glass and topped with club soda for fizzy refreshment.
The interplay of lime’s tartness, sugar’s sweetness, and subtle mint bitterness with the rum’s warmth yields a crisp, invigorating drink ideal for warm weather or casual occasions. Garnishing with lime slices and mint sprigs enhances visual appeal and aroma.
No notes were provided, but ensure ice is plentiful for chilling and dilute slightly to balance strong flavors. Light muddling of mint is key; over-muddling can release bitterness.
Ingredients
- ice
- 1 1/2 ounces white rum (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 8 mint leaf fresh
- club soda
Instructions
- Fill a 12-ounce highball glass with ice and set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, add the rum, lime juice, sugar and mint leaves.
- Using a cocktail muddler or the back of a spoon, lightly press on the mint leaves to release some of the oils until fragrant. Be careful not to overmuddle and completely tear the leaves to little pieces - just keep pressing on them with the muddler until the drink is super fragrant.
- Cover and shake to combine. Pour into the prepared glass and top it off with a splash of club soda.
- Garnish with fresh lime slices and a sprig of mint.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1drink | |
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 12.4mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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