Classic Mojito
This Classic Mojito Recipe is one of the most refreshing cocktails you'll ever have! Made with white rum, lime juice and fresh mint leaves, this easy drink is a definite crowd pleaser.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- ice
- 1 1/2 ounces white rum ((about 3 tablespoons))
- 2 tablespoons lime juice ((about 1 lime))
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- club soda
Instructions
- 1
Fill a 12-ounce highball glass with ice and set aside.
- 2
In a cocktail shaker, add the rum, lime juice, sugar and mint leaves.
- 3
Using a cocktail muddler or the back of a spoon, lightly press on the mint leaves to release some of the oils until fragrant. Be careful not to overmuddle and completely tear the leaves to little pieces - just keep pressing on them with the muddler until the drink is super fragrant.
- 4
Cover and shake to combine. Pour into the prepared glass and top it off with a splash of club soda.
- 5
Garnish with fresh lime slices and a sprig of mint.