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No. 050 Cocktails · Rum

Mojito

White rum, lime, sugar and mint lengthened with soda water over ice.

A Mojito in a tall glass with mint, lime and crushed ice
A Mojito with fresh mint Photo: Alkemieug, CC BY-SA 4.0

Recipe card

ml oz

Makes 1 drink · about 5 min to make

Ingredients

Ounces are US fluid ounces (29.57 ml), rounded.

Method

  1. In a highball glass, gently mix the mint sprigs with the sugar and lime juice.
  2. Add a splash of soda water and fill the glass with ice.
  3. Pour in the rum and top with soda water.
  4. Stir lightly and garnish with mint sprigs and a lime slice.
Glass
Highball glass
Garnish
Mint sprigs and a lime slice
Technique
Muddled
Difficulty
Takes practice

Printable recipe card Quantities as given in the IBA's official specification.

About the Mojito

Fresh mint, lime and sugar are gently mixed in the glass, then lengthened with soda water and rum. Press the mint lightly; shredding it makes the drink grassy and bitter.

Background

The Mojito is a traditional Cuban punch.

Tags: mint lime long drink

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Sources

  1. IBA — Mojito (official specification)
  2. Wikipedia — Mojito

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