Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Muddle the mint and lime: In a highball glass, add the mint leaves and lime wedges. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently muddle the mint and lime, releasing the oils from the mint and the juice from the lime.
- Add the sweetener: If using sugar, add 2 teaspoons of sugar to the glass and muddle again to dissolve the sugar. If using simple syrup, skip this step.
- Pour the rum: Add 2 ounces of white rum to the glass. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
- Add ice: Fill the glass with ice cubes or crushed ice, depending on your preference.
- Top with soda water: Pour soda water into the glass until it's almost full. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish your mojito with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge. Serve with a straw and enjoy!
Notes
- Mint: Use fresh mint leaves for the best flavor. Avoid using dried mint or mint extract, as they won’t provide the same fresh, aromatic taste.
- Sweetener: Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar or simple syrup based on your taste preferences. You can also use honey or agave syrup for a natural sweetener.
- Non-Alcoholic Mojito: For a mint mojito mocktail, simply omit the rum and use more soda water or a flavored sparkling water. The rest of the ingredients remain the same.
- Flavored Variations: Try adding fruit like strawberries, mango, or pineapple to create flavored mojitos. Muddle the fruit along with the mint and lime to add extra depth to the flavor.
- Ice: If you prefer crushed ice, it will help chill the drink faster and dilute it slightly, making it lighter. Alternatively, larger ice cubes will melt slower, keeping the drink cold for a longer period.
