Classic Mint Mojitos
The classic Cuban highball: fresh mint and lime muddled with sugar, white rum and club soda over ice. Cool, fizzy and endlessly refreshing — batch it for a crowd.
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- ¼ cup packed mint leaves
- 1 ½ tbsp sugar
- 2 oz rum
- ¼ lime cut in wedges, then cut in half crosswise
- ½ cup club soda
- ice
- raspberries for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Muddle the mint leaves and lime with the sugar in the bottom of a glass until the sugar is fairly dissolved. Stir in the rum. Fill the glass with ice cubes and top with club soda. Toss in a few raspberries, if desired. Cheers!
Notes
Muddle gently: Press the mint just enough to release its oils; over-muddling makes it bitter.
Dissolve the sugar: Muddle with the lime and sugar until mostly dissolved for even sweetness.
Batch it: These are approximate amounts for one serving — multiply for a pitcher.
Adjust to taste: Tweak the rum and sugar to your preferred strength and sweetness.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 10mg