The mojito is a refreshing, delicious cocktail.
Recipe · Drinks
Mojito
- 7 ingredients
- 6 steps
Ingredients
- 2 oz (60 ml) white rum
- 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 oz (30 ml) sugar syrup
- 8–10 fresh mint leaves
- Soda water
- Ice
- Lime wheel, to garnish
Step-by-step preparation
- Put the mint leaves and sugar syrup in a tall glass.
- Gently muddle the mint with a muddler or wooden spoon to release its flavor and aroma.
- Add the lime juice and white rum.
- Fill the glass with ice and top up with soda water.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and a few fresh mint leaves.
Enjoy a refreshing mojito that’s easy to make at home. For an alcohol-free version, leave out the rum and add more soda water and syrup to balance the flavors. A splash of orange or pineapple juice adds a fruity touch.