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Close-up of a chilled mojito with fresh mint leaves, lime slice, crushed ice, and sparkling bubbles.

Classic Mojito Cocktail

A fresh classic mojito made with lime juice, simple syrup, mint, white rum, club soda, and plenty of ice for a crisp and refreshing cocktail.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
rest time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: cuban
Calories: 215
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz fresh lime juice 30 ml
  • 1 oz sugar syrup 30 ml
  • 10 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 oz white rum 60 ml
  • 1/2 cup club soda or soda water 125 ml
  • Ice as needed
  • Garnish
  • Lime wedges or slices
  • Fresh mint sprigs

Equipment

  • Cocktail glass
  • Muddler
  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Bar spoon or long spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Add the lime juice and sugar syrup to a cocktail glass.
  2. Add the mint leaves.
  3. Gently muddle the mint to release its aroma.
  4. Fill the glass with ice.
  5. Pour in the white rum.
  6. Top with club soda or soda water.
  7. Stir gently to combine.
  8. Garnish with a lime wedge or slice and fresh mint.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 18gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

  • Use fresh lime juice for the best taste.
  • Do not crush the mint too hard, or the drink may become bitter.
  • Add soda water last to keep the cocktail fizzy.
  • Adjust the sugar syrup to taste.
  • For a mocktail, skip the rum and add more soda water.

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