Mojito Recipe

Mojito recipe — The life of the party who somehow also remembers everyone's name. Made with rum. Originally from Cuba.

Refreshing, fun, and somehow appropriate at literally any occasion. Never shows up empty-handed. Somehow friends with everyone. You cannot be in a bad mood holding a mojito — it's physically impossible.

Ernest Hemingway was obsessed with mojitos. His favorite bar in Havana still has his handwriting on the wall.

Ingredients

• 2 oz White rum (Bacardi Silver works great)
• 1 oz Fresh lime juice (about half a lime)
• 0.75 oz Simple syrup (or 2 tsp sugar)
• 8-10 leaves Fresh mint (the star of the show)
• 2 oz Soda water (to top)
• Crushed ice (as much as you like)
• 1 Lime wedge (garnish)
• 1 Mint sprig (garnish)

Instructions

1. Add mint and lime juice to a highball glass. Gently muddle — press and twist, do not shred.
2. Add simple syrup and stir briefly.
3. Fill glass with crushed ice, then pour rum over.
4. Top with soda water. Stir gently once to combine.
5. Garnish with mint sprig and lime wedge. Serve immediately.

Category: cocktail | Difficulty: easy | Base spirit: rum | ABV: 10.0-15.0%

Origin: Cuba