Mojito
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Mojito
Description
This Mojito recipe starts by gently muddling fresh mint leaves with freshly squeezed lime juice to release the mint oils without shredding the leaves excessively. White rum adds the alcoholic base, while simple syrup sweetens the drink to taste. The cocktail is finished with club soda, which provides a bubbly, crisp texture that lightens the beverage.
It can be prepared individually in tall glasses with ice or made in a larger pitcher for parties, allowing for easy serving. Mint leaves and lime wedges can garnish the drink for added aroma and visual appeal. The simple syrup is homemade by simmering sugar and water until dissolved, cooled prior to use.
As a versatile cocktail, the Mojito pairs well with spicy foods or can be enjoyed on its own as a refreshing summer drink. The level of sweetness and lime can be adjusted based on preference.
Ingredients
SINGLE SERVING:
- 10 mint leaf plus more for garnish, fresh
- 2 ounces white rum or 4 tablespoon
- 2 ounces lime juice fresh
- 2-3 teaspoon simple syrup to taste
- ½ cup club soda
- 1 cup ice cubes
PITCHER FOR A CROWD (8 SERVINGS):
- 80 mint plus more for garnish, leaves
- 2 cups white rum
- 1 cup lime juice fresh
- ⅓ cup simple syrup or more/less to taste
- 4 cup ice
- 8 cup club soda
Instructions
For A Single Serving:
- Muddle the mint with the lime juice (using a cocktail muddler or a wooden spoon in the bottom of a tall cocktail glass).
- Add the rum, simple syrup, ice and club soda, and mix well as extra mint or lime wedges for garnish, if desired.
For A Pitcher:
- Add the mint leaves with lime juice in a large pitcher and muddle (using a cocktail muddler or a wooden spoon). Add the rum, simple syrup, ice and club soda, and mix well as extra mint or lime wedges for garnish, if desired.
- Serve in tall glasses filled with ice, then garnish with extra mint or lime wedges, if desired.
Notes
- Simple syrup is made by simmering 1 cup sugar with 1/2 cup water until dissolved, then cooled before using.
- Fresh mint and lime garnish enhance aroma and presentation when serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 425IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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