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A glass of mojito with lime slices and mint leaves on a marble surface showcases the perfect mojito recipe.
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Classic Mojito Recipe

Our classic mojito recipe made with lime, sugar, white rum, fresh mint and topped off with club soda for the ultimate cocktail! We've got the perfect ratio for the best balance of acidity, sweetness and fragrance.
Prep Time3 minutes
Total Time3 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 1
Author: Julie Blanner

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 mint leaves more for garnish
  • ½ lime quartered (+ a slice for garnish)
  • ice filled to the brim
  • 1½ ounces white rum
  • 2 tablespoons simple syrup
  • ½ cup club soda or to taste

Instructions

  • Start with a mojito glass.
  • Muddle lime and mint.
    ½ lime, 5 mint leaves
    A wooden muddler pressing lime slices and mint leaves for a mojito recipe in a clear glass on a white marble background.
  • Fill the glass with ice.
    ice
    A tall glass of iced mojito with lime slices and mint leaves, set on a marble surface against a bright white background.
  • Pour rum over ice.
    1½ ounces white rum
    Pouring a mojito from a golden tin into a glass with ice cubes and lime slices on a marble countertop.
  • Add simple syrup.
    2 tablespoons simple syrup
    Pouring syrup from a bottle with a golden spigot into a tall glass filled with ice cubes and lime slices on a marble surface, crafting the perfect mojito.
  • Top off with club soda.
    ½ cup club soda
  • Stir and garnish with lime slice and/or mint sprigs.

Notes

If you don't have a taditional muddler, that's okay! Instead of a classic mojito muddler, try using the end of a wooden spoon.
Play with the ingredients until you get it exactly as you like it! Try using more or less lime or syrup, etc. 

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 11.4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1.9mg