Recipe: Mojito
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 5 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 1 drink
🥤 Yield: 1 drink
🍹 Category: Beverages
Description:
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of summer with this classic Mojito recipe. Fresh mint, tangy lime, and light rum come together to create a delightful Cuban-inspired cocktail that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 | Fresh mint leaves |
| 1 | Sugar |
| 1/2 | Lime, juice of |
| 2 | Light rum |
| – | Mint sprig (for garnish) |
| – | Lime slice (for garnish) |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 182.2
- Fat Content: 0g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 14.2g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 12.9g
- Protein Content: 0.1g
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviews: 10
Keywords: Cuban, Caribbean, Summer, < 15 Mins, Easy
Instructions
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In a tall glass, combine fresh mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mint is slightly muddled, releasing its aromatic oils.
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Add light rum to the glass and give it a gentle stir to incorporate all the ingredients.
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Fill the glass with ice cubes, allowing them to chill the mixture and dilute it slightly.
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Top off the drink with club soda or seltzer water for a fizzy finish. Stir the drink well to ensure all the flavors are evenly distributed.
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Garnish your Mojito with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of lime for an extra burst of flavor and visual appeal.
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Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Mojito on a hot summer day or whenever you need a refreshing pick-me-up.
Whether you’re lounging by the pool or hosting a backyard barbecue, this easy-to-make Mojito is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Cheers to good times and great flavors!