Classic Mojito Recipe
Classic Mojito is a beautiful Cuban rum cocktail that is slightly sweet and refreshing. There are only five ingredients in my recipe: mint, simple syrup, lime juice, rum, and seltzer water. I'm also sharing my tips for making the best mojitos.
Servings: 1
Calories: 217kcal
Ingredients
- 5-10 mint leaves amount depends on size of leaves
- 3/4 oz lime juice about 1/2 lime
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz white rum
- 3-4 oz seltzer water
Instructions
- Take mint leaves off the stem. Place it on the palm of your hand and clap it to slap the mint and release the essential oils. Add mint into the cocktail shaker. Squeeze in lime juice into the shaker as well and add simple syrup.
- Use a flat-head muddler to gently press on mint leaves 3 or 4 times.
- Pour in rum and shake it all together for a few seconds.
- Add crushed ice into the highball glass, about half way full, and pour in the rum mixture.
- Add 3-4 oz of seltzer water, gently stir to combine and serve. Pro Tip: taste to make sure you like the sweetness and if needed, add another little splash of simple syrup.
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Notes
Muddling Mint: The key is to gently press the mint leaves only about 3 or 4 times with a flat ended muddler (or wooden spoon) to release the mint flavor.
Virgin Mojito: Mojitos have enough distinct flavors to make them virgin washout compromising much of the taste. To make virgin mojitos, simply omit the rum and follow the rest of ingredients and recipe instructions.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg