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Classic Mojito

Classic Mojito cocktail is slightly sweet and refreshing. There are only five ingredients here: mint, simple syrup, lime juice, rum, and seltzer water.
Course cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine American, Cuban
Keyword Rum, rum cocktail
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 217kcal
Author lyuba

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
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Take mint leaves off the stem and add them into the cocktail shaker. Squeeze lime juice into the shaker as well and add simple syrup.
  • Use a 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. 

Notes

Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have a slight variation.

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