Description
Learn how to make a refreshing and classic Mojito cocktail at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for a hot summer day or a relaxing evening.
Ingredients
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Fresh Mint Mojito:
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 ounces white rum
- 1/2 cup club soda
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the Mint Mixture: Place the mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to crush the mint and lime.
- Add Lime and Sugar: Add 2 more lime wedges and the sugar, muddle again to release more lime juice.
- Add Ice and Rum: Fill the glass with ice cubes, pour in the rum, and top with club soda.
- Finish and Serve: Stir well, garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.
Notes
- Adjust sugar and lime to taste for preferred sweetness and tartness.
- Experiment with sparkling water or flavored soda for a twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-cook, mixing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
