Classic Cuban Mojito
The legendary Cuban cocktail — bright lime juice, fresh muddled mint, and sparkling soda water over crushed ice. Perfect with or without rum.
Ingredients
Mojito
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges
- 2 tbsp white sugar (or simple syrup)
- 60ml white rum (skip for a virgin mojito)
- Crushed ice
- Sparkling soda water, to top
- Mint sprigs & lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
Muddle Lime & Sugar
Place the lime wedges and sugar into the bottom of a highball glass. Use a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to firmly press and twist the lime, releasing all the juice and oils from the skin.
Add Mint
Drop in the fresh mint leaves. Muddle very gently — just 2-3 light presses to bruise them and release their fragrance. Do NOT over-muddle or the mint will turn bitter.
Add Rum
Pour in the white rum (or skip for non-alcoholic). Stir briefly to combine with the lime-sugar mixture at the bottom.
Fill with Ice
Fill the glass to the brim with crushed ice. The crushed ice is key — it dilutes and chills the drink perfectly.
Top with Soda
Pour the sparkling soda water over the top slowly. Give the drink a gentle stir with a long spoon just to combine the layers.
Garnish and Serve
Tuck a fresh sprig of mint deep into the ice so the leaves sit above the rim. Add a lime wheel on the edge. Serve immediately with a straw.
Nutrition Facts
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet.