How to Make the Perfect Mojito for Summer Sipping

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The mojito is a beloved classic cocktail that’s been quenching thirsts and refreshing drinkers for centuries. This effervescent drink, with its combination of rum, lime, mint, and fizzy soda water, has become a summertime staple and a favorite among bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts worldwide.

With its rum and lime juice, the Mojito at first sounds a bit like the Rum Swizzle and Daiquiri, but the mint adds a wonderful layer of refreshment.

Mojito drink with lime and mint garnish

 

Full-length view of Mojito drink in cocktail glass

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Mojito drink with lime and mint garnish

Mojito Drink Recipe

Yield: 1 drink
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

The classic Mojito cocktail blends rum with sugar, mint, lime and carbonated water. It's a tasty, refreshing drink - sort of a carbonated limeade with a kick. Remember

Ingredients

  • 2 oz white or light rum
  • 3/4 oz fresh lime juice (about 1/2 a lime)
  • 1 oz simple syrup (or 2 tsp granulated sugar)
  • 8-10 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
  • Chilled soda water
  • 1 uncrushed sprig of fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a highball glass or a sturdy rocks glass, add the mint leaves, lime juice and simple syrup.
  2. Gently muddle the mint leaves with the lime juice and simple syrup until the mint is fragrant.
  3. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
  4. Add the rum and stir gently to combine.
  5. Top with chilled soda water, stirring briefly to incorporate.
  6. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

Remember, the key to a great mojito is using high-quality, fresh ingredients and taking the time to properly muddle the mint. This gentle muddling process helps to release the essential oils and infuse the drink with the mint's herbaceous aroma and flavor.

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Last Updated:

July 10, 2024