Mojito
Cuba's defining mint highball keeps white rum, lime, sugar, soda, and whole fresh leaves in a cold, fragrant, sparkling balance.
- Glassware
- Highball glass
- Strength
- 17% ABVBefore dilution
- Garnish
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- Mint sprig
Ingredients
- Cuban white rum 50 ml
- Fresh lime juice 25 ml
- Simple syrup 15 ml Use a 1:1 syrup.
- Soda water 25 ml
- Mint 10 leaves Use ten to twelve large leaves.
Preparation
- Add the rum, lime juice, syrup, and soda water to a highball glass.
- Add the mint and press it very gently with a bar spoon without tearing the leaves.
- Fill the glass three-quarters with crushed ice, churn until cold, then crown with more crushed ice.
- Serve immediately with a straw.