Cocktail recipe

Mojito

Rum, lime, mint, sugar and soda. Freshness matters more than force: bruise the mint, do not shred it.

Quick facts

GlassHighball
MethodMuddle and build
Time5 minutes
GarnishMint sprig

Ingredients

  • 50 ml white rum
  • 25 ml lime juice
  • 20 ml simple syrup
  • 60 ml soda water
  • 8 mint leaves

How to make

  1. Gently press mint with syrup and lime in a highball.
  2. Add rum and fill the glass with crushed ice.
  3. Churn or stir until cold.
  4. Top with soda and garnish with mint.

Recipe balance

  • Rum 32%
  • Lime 16%
  • Syrup 13%
  • Soda and mint 39%

Where it matters

The Mojito is associated with Cuban rum, lime and mint drinking culture.

Cuba

Good to know

ProfileMinty, tart, lightly sweet and sparkling.
AdjustUse more lime for bite, more soda for a taller drink.
Common missOver-muddling mint, which makes it bitter and grassy.