Classic Mojitos. Enjoy the refreshing taste of mint and lime in this easy to make mojito recipe!
This mojito recipe makes the perfect drink for summer, or winter! I love the refreshing hint of lime, but even more I love the flavor of the fresh mint in this drink. These are the perfect sit back and relax sipping cocktail recipe.
What is a Mojito
A mojito is a classic Cuban cocktail. It has a sweet, citrus flavor that comes from using fresh lime juice and sugar. Mixed with fresh mint leaves and white rum, this classic mojito recipe is perfect for sipping on a hot day, or for celebrating any time of year!
Ingredients:
- Mint leaves
- Lime juice: freshly squeezed is the BEST!
- White Rum
- Club soda
- Simple syrup or sugar
How to make:
Mojitos are easy to make in a cocktail shaker. This allows you to muddle the mint leaves, and not end up with a drink that you need to strain with your teeth while you drink it. Not to mention you don’t need to floss all the green out the moment you are done.
- Mint Leaves: Add about 8-10 mint leaves to your cocktail shaker.
- Squeeze half a lime. And muddle these together. You only want to muddle the mint leaves enough to bruise the leaves, you don’t want to break them up into small pieces.
- Add the ice which will help chill the drink.
- Pour in the simple syrup and rum. Give it a shake.
- Pour the drink over some ice in a highball glass and top with club soda for some fizz.
How to make a simple syrup:
Simple syrup is an easy way to add sweetness to a drink. I love using simple syrup in this mojito recipe because it’s easy to mix in with the sugar already dissolved in the syrup, leaving no grittiness in the actual cocktail.
- Take equal parts water and white sugar.
- Heat the water in a small saucepan while stirring, until the sugar completely dissolves.
- This can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for about 1 month.
What can I use instead of simple syrup?
- If you would prefer another method instead of using a simple syrup in a mojito you could use a small amount of sugar instead, add about 2 tablespoons sugar with the mint leaves and lime juice, muddle it all together. Then add the ice and rum to the shaker.
- You can also use agave syrup, it doesn’t have much flavor to it like honey would, which makes it a better option for adding to drinks as a sweetener.
Variations:
- Fruit: add some fresh strawberries, blackberries, pineapple or other fruit of choice with the mint leaves and muddle to break up and release the juices.
- Jalapeno: add a hint of spice by adding some jalapeño slices to muddle.
- Green Tea: make with brewed green tea.
- Coconut: add a splash of coconut water.
- Frozen: blend the ingredients together with ice to make a frozen slushy cocktail.
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Classic Mojito
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Mojito
- 8-10 mint leaves
- juice 1/2 a lime, approximately 1 tablespoon
- 4 tbsp simple syrup
- 2 ounces rum
- 4 ounces club soda
Instructions
Simple Syrup
- Pour water into a small saucepan, bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Stir in sugar until it completely dissolves and liquid is clear. Let sit and cool to room temperature.
Mojito
- Add the 8-10 mint leaves to your cocktail shaker.
- Squeeze in the juice from half a lime. Muddle these together. You only want to muddle the mint leaves enough to bruise the leaves, you don’t want to break them up into small pieces.
- Add some ice to the shaker.
- Pour in the simple syrup and rum. Give it a shake.
- Pour the drink over some ice in a highball glass and top with club soda.
- Garnish with additional mint leaves and lime wedges.
I didn’t have a muddler (I’m new to all this), so I squished with a spoon against the glass and it came out great! Thanks for the recipe!
Mojito is indeed classic. I often make it for most of my dinners in summer, Love your so simple recipes! ❤
– Natalie