Mojito

A refreshing Cuban classic that masterfully balances sweetness, bright citrus, and the cooling aroma of fresh mint. It is widely considered the ultimate summer highball for its crisp and invigorating character.

Base
rum
Difficulty
Medium
Glass
highball
Strength
medium

Ingredients

  • 2 ozWhite Rum
  • 0.75 ozFresh Lime Juice
  • 0.5 ozSimple Syrup(or 2 tsp superfine sugar)
  • 8-10Fresh Mint Leaves(gently slapped)
  • 2 ozClub Soda(to top)

Garnish: A generous sprig of fresh mint and a lime wheel

Instructions

  1. 1Muddle the mint leaves and simple syrup in a highball glass to release the oils.
  2. 2Add the lime juice and white rum.
  3. 3Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice and stir well with a bar spoon.
  4. 4Top with more crushed ice and club soda.
  5. 5Gently stir from the bottom to integrate the layers without losing bubbles.