Mojito

Cuba's gift to the cocktail world: white rum, fresh mint, lime, and effervescence in perfect harmony. The muddling ritual is half the fun, the refreshment is the other half.

rumEasy~10% ABV

MethodBuildGlassHighball GlassIcecrushed iceGarnishmint sprig and lime wheel

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

2 ozwhite rum
1 ozfresh lime juice(freshly squeezed)
¾ ozsimple syrup 1:1
8 piecefresh mint leaves
2 ozsoda water(to top)
mint sprig and lime wheelgarnish

Tools

muddlerjiggerbarspoon

Instructions

1Gently muddle the mint leaves with the simple syrup in a highball glass.
2Add the lime juice and rum.
3Fill the glass with crushed ice.
4Stir to combine and chill.
5Top with soda water.
6Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel.

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History & Origin

This Cuban classic dates back to the 1500s and was a favorite of Ernest Hemingway at La Bodeguita del Medio in Havana.

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