How To Make A Good Mojito Easily

5 from 4 votes
A tall glass filled with a clear drink, ice cubes, and garnished with mint leaves. Two whole limes are placed beside the glass on a white surface. The background is plain white.

Mojito – probably the most famous Cuban cocktail and one of the most popular cocktails all over the world. The combination of mint, lime juice and rum make this cocktail fresh and perfect for hot summer days. If you want to learn how to make Mojito at home, follow this easy recipe.

A tall glass filled with a clear drink, ice cubes, and garnished with mint leaves. Two whole limes are placed beside the glass on a white surface. The background is plain white.

How To Make A Good Mojito Easily

5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
WORK TIME 5 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine Cuban
Servings 1 yields

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz 60ml White rum
  • 1 oz 30ml Fresh lime juice
  • 1/2-1 oz 15-30ml Simple syrup (1:1 ratio)
  • 8-10 mint leaves
  • Ice
  • 60 ml Soda water/sparkling water

Simple syrup recipe (good for several servings):

  • ½ cup 100g Sugar
  • ½ cup 120ml water

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. Make the syrup: in a small saucepan combine sugar and water. Heat until sugar dissolves, turn the heat off and allow to cool completely.
    2. Make the mojito: Put mint leaves in your palm and clap to release the oils. Place the mint in a high ball glass. Pour in white rum, simple syrup, lime juice and mix.
    3. Add ice and finish with soda water.
    4. Mix and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

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