Stirred
Mojito cocktail

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
  • Mint sprig

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Add the rum, lime juice, syrup, and soda water to a highball glass.
  2. Add the mint and press it very gently with a bar spoon without tearing the leaves.
  3. Fill the glass three-quarters with crushed ice, churn until cold, then crown with more crushed ice.
  4. Serve immediately with a straw.