Description
Mojito magic sparkles through this classic Cuban cocktail, blending mint, lime, and rum into a cool summer symphony. Crisp ingredients dance together, inviting refreshment that whispers tropical breezes and promises endless relaxation.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 8 mint leaves
- 12 lime wedges
Alcoholic Component:
- 2 ounces (57 grams) white rum
Sweetening and Diluting Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) sugar (or simple syrup)
- 34 ounces (1 liter) club soda
- Ice cubes
Garnish:
- 1 mint sprig
- 1 lime wheel
Instructions
- Crush mint leaves, lime wedges, and sugar together in a tall glass, releasing the aromatic essential oils and creating a vibrant, fragrant base for the cocktail.
- Pour white rum over the muddled mixture, allowing the spirit to blend seamlessly with the fresh ingredients and create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Fill the glass completely with crisp, cold ice cubes, which will chill the drink and provide a refreshing texture.
- Gently cascade club soda over the ice, creating a light effervescence that will lift the cocktail’s overall taste and provide a sparkling finish.
- Use a long bar spoon to delicately integrate all ingredients, ensuring the sugar dissolves and the flavors meld together without disturbing the drink’s delicate structure.
- Select a pristine mint sprig and a vibrant lime wheel as the final flourish, positioning them artfully on the glass rim to enhance both visual appeal and aromatic experience.
Notes
- Choose fresh, vibrant mint leaves for the most aromatic flavor, avoiding wilted or brown leaves.
- Gently muddle mint to release essential oils without tearing or crushing the leaves into tiny pieces.
- Use white rum for a classic mojito, or experiment with flavored rums like coconut or pineapple for a tropical twist.
- Create a low-sugar version by substituting simple syrup with stevia or using fresh fruit like strawberries for natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg