Mint Mojito Recipe
This easy, classic Mojito Recipe will quench your thirst on the hottest summer days. The combination of mint, lime, and bubbles is oh-so refreshing, and it's easy to make with only 5 ingredients.
Servings 1 serving
Calories 208kcal
Ingredients
- 10 fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish (see note 1)
- 1/2 lime cut into 4 wedges, divided
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or to taste (see note 2)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 1/2 ounces white rum (3 tablespoons, see note 3)
- 1/2 cup club soda (see note 4)
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add mint leaves, 2 lime wedges, and the sugar. Use a muddler to crush them together, releasing the mint oils and the lime juice.
- Fill the glass with ice. Add rum, top with club soda, and garnish with mint leaves and remaining lime wedges.
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Notes
- Mint: Mojitos are typically made with spearmint, not peppermint.
- Sugar: Or substitute agave, honey, or simple syrup and add it to taste. However, the grittiness of granulated sugar adds texture and is part of the charm of a mojito.
- Rum: Any white rum that you find at the grocery store will work here. The best rum for a Mojito is the one that lets the lime and mint shine.
- Club soda: Or choose sparkling water or even a sweetened soda such as Sprite of 7Up.
- Yield: This recipe makes 1 cocktail.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cocktail | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg