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Mojito Cocktail Drink

Best Mojito Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
For a straightforward drink that hits the spot, try our mint mojito recipe! You can easily make this perfect summer cocktail with key ingredients like rum, lime juice, and mint.
Prep time: 2 minutes
Mixing time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 171

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz White Rum
  • 4 lime wedges
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • 8-12 fresh mint leaves
  • Soda water
  • Crushed ice
  • Mint sprig - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Highball Glass
  • Muddler
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Stirrer or Bar Spoon

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: Place 4 lime wedges and ½ oz simple syrup into a Highball glass.
  • Muddle: Use a muddler to gently crush the lime wedges and dissolve the sugar into the lime juice.
  • Add Mint: Gently slap 8-12 fresh mint leaves and drop them into the glass.
  • Add Rum: Pour 2 oz White Rum into the glass.
  • Add Crushed Ice: Fill half the glass with crushed ice.
  • Stir: Use a bar spoon to mix the ingredients.
  • Add more ice: top the rest of the glass with more crushed ice.
  • Top Off: Pour soda water into the glass.
  • Garnish: Add a mint sprig for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • White rum: I've used vodka or dark rum when I don't have white rum. It's not traditional, but it does the trick. For a tropical twist, you can also use coconut rum.
  • Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed orange juice works if you're out of limes. It changes the flavor but is still refreshing.
  • Mint Leaves: Basil or thyme can replace mint for an exciting twist.

Making a Pitcher of Mojito:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher serving 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8 (except for soda water, which you'll add to taste in individual glasses).
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the rum, lime juice, sugar, and mint leaves. Muddle gently and let it chill in the fridge.
  • Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled Highball glasses, top with soda water, and garnish with a lime slice or wedge.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Rum Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic rum substitute or coconut water.
  • Proceed As Usual: Follow the original steps, using the non-alcoholic substitute, for a refreshing non-alcoholic Mojito.

Making it Vegan:

The original Mojito recipe is already vegan! But for a twist, you can use agave syrup instead of sugar.