Classic Mojito Cocktail

We absolutely love the simplicity of a classic mojito cocktail. Rum, fresh mint, lime and sugar combine to make a refreshing and light cocktail. Make this for one or many, but whatever you do, don’t skip the fresh mint and freshly squeezed lime, they’re essential on this one.

You see, just before adding the rum, a cocktail muddler (or in our case, the end of a wooden spoon) is used to bash the mint and lime together. This helps to release oils from the mint, making sure that your mojito cocktail is full of flavor.

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Classic Mojito Cocktail

 

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Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

Total time

10 minutes

 

Make this for one or many, but whatever you do, don’t skip the fresh mint and freshly squeezed lime, they’re essential on this one.

Created By: Joanne and Adam Gallagher

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 8 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
• 1/4 cup (2 ounces) white rum
• 1 cup ice
• 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) club soda
• lime slice for garnish

Method

1. Add lime juice, sugar and eight mint leaves to a cocktail shaker. Use the end of a wooden spoon or cocktail muddler to bash (or muddle) the mint into the lime juice and sugar. This releases oils from the mint and helps the sugar dissolve into the lime juice.
2. Add rum, stir well then pour into a glass filled with ice, leaving about an inch of room then top with club soda. Garnish with extra mint leaves and a lime slice.

Notes

To make enough for four people follow these amounts:
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons sugar
32 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
1 cup white rum
4 cups ice
1/2 cup club soda
4 lime slices for garnish

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About the Author

Adam

I'm Adam Gallagher and alongside my wife, Joanne, I photograph and share favorite recipes from our kitchen. Sharing our recipes began as a hobby, turned into a dream and now has become our business. I just love that.