Mojito
Cuba's most famous cocktail, a vibrant mix of white rum, fresh mint, lime, and soda water that is the ultimate warm-weather refresher.
Ingredients
- 2 oz White rum
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.8 oz Simple syrup
- 8 leaves Fresh mint
- 2 oz Club soda
- mint sprig (garnish) garnish
- lime wheel (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve alongside light Caribbean appetizers like fresh shrimp ceviche, conch fritters, or grilled fish tacos with cilantro—the mint and lime provide refreshing contrast to fried and savory elements.
Instructions
Place mint leaves and simple syrup in the bottom of a collins glass
Gently muddle the mint to release the oils without tearing the leaves
Add fresh lime juice and white rum
Fill the glass with crushed ice
Top with club soda and stir gently to combine
Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel
Tips
Gently press the mint rather than pulverizing it to avoid a bitter, grassy taste Use crushed ice instead of cubed for a colder, more diluted sip that balances the lime Slap the garnish mint sprig between your palms before placing it to release its aroma