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Mojito

A refreshing Cuban cocktail featuring white rum, fresh mint, lime juice, and soda water. Light, minty, and effervescent.

Ingredients

  • 2 ozWhite rum
  • leavesMint leaves — 8-10 leaves
  • ¾ ozLime juice
  • ¾ ozSimple syrup
  • 2 ozSoda water

Method

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

Bar tools

  • Muddler
  • Jigger
Glassware
Highball glass
Method
muddle
Makes
1 drink
Garnish
Mint sprig and lime wheel
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The Mojito is Cuba's most famous cocktail, representing the pinnacle of tropical cocktail culture. It's a perfect example of how simple ingredients can create something truly extraordinary.

History

Created in Cuba, the Mojito represents the pinnacle of Cuban cocktail culture.

Source: Classic cocktail