A refreshing Cuban cocktail made with fresh mint leaves, lime juice, white rum, sugar, and soda water. The Mojito is a perfect balance of sweetness, citrus, and herbal mint flavor, making it an ideal summertime drink.
📋 Cocktail Overview
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🍸 Style: Refreshing / Long Drink
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🌿 Flavor Profile: Minty, citrusy, slightly sweet
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🕰 Time to Make: 5 minutes
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🥃 Glassware: Highball or Collins glass
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🧊 Method: Muddled and built over ice
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Highball glass
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Muddler or bar spoon
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Jigger or measuring tool
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Cocktail shaker (optional for stronger mint flavor)
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Straw (optional)
1. Muddle the Mint
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Add mint leaves, sugar or simple syrup, and fresh lime juice to the bottom of a highball glass.
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Gently muddle with a muddler or bar spoon to release the mint oils without tearing the leaves.
2. Add Rum & Ice
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Add 2 oz white rum and fill the glass with ice (crushed ice is preferred for dilution).
3. Top & Stir
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Top with soda water, filling the glass.
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Gently stir to combine, pulling the mint leaves up through the ice for even distribution.
4. Garnish & Serve
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Garnish with a lime wheel and a fresh mint sprig.
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Lightly slap the mint sprig before garnishing to release its aromatic oils.
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Stronger Mint Flavor: Muddle the mint with lime juice and sugar in a shaker, then shake with ice before straining over fresh ice and topping with soda.
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Flavored Mojito: Add fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, raspberries, mango) before muddling for a fruity twist.
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Spicy Mojito: Add a few jalapeño slices before muddling for a spicy kick.
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Frozen Mojito: Blend the ingredients with ice for a frosty, slushy version.
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Dark Rum Mojito: Swap white rum for dark rum for a richer, caramel-forward profile.
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Food: Fish tacos, grilled shrimp, or citrus-marinated chicken
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Snacks: Plantain chips, guacamole, or salsa fresca
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Dessert: Key lime pie, coconut flan, or tropical fruit salad
Ingredients
Directions
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Highball glass
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Muddler or bar spoon
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Jigger or measuring tool
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Cocktail shaker (optional for stronger mint flavor)
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Straw (optional)
1. Muddle the Mint
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Add mint leaves, sugar or simple syrup, and fresh lime juice to the bottom of a highball glass.
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Gently muddle with a muddler or bar spoon to release the mint oils without tearing the leaves.
2. Add Rum & Ice
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Add 2 oz white rum and fill the glass with ice (crushed ice is preferred for dilution).
3. Top & Stir
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Top with soda water, filling the glass.
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Gently stir to combine, pulling the mint leaves up through the ice for even distribution.
4. Garnish & Serve
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Garnish with a lime wheel and a fresh mint sprig.
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Lightly slap the mint sprig before garnishing to release its aromatic oils.
-
Stronger Mint Flavor: Muddle the mint with lime juice and sugar in a shaker, then shake with ice before straining over fresh ice and topping with soda.
-
Flavored Mojito: Add fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, raspberries, mango) before muddling for a fruity twist.
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Spicy Mojito: Add a few jalapeño slices before muddling for a spicy kick.
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Frozen Mojito: Blend the ingredients with ice for a frosty, slushy version.
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Dark Rum Mojito: Swap white rum for dark rum for a richer, caramel-forward profile.
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Food: Fish tacos, grilled shrimp, or citrus-marinated chicken
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Snacks: Plantain chips, guacamole, or salsa fresca
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Dessert: Key lime pie, coconut flan, or tropical fruit salad