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A woode mojito recipe fresh mint sprigs, lime wedges, and crushed ice in a small glass, with whole limes placed next to it.

mojito recipe

A refreshing mojito recipe with fresh mint, lime, white rum, club soda, and sugar or simple syrup. The perfect summer drink that is easily customizable to suit your taste, whether you want it sweeter, stronger, or even non-alcoholic.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Cocktail, Drinks, Dessert Drink
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8-10 leaves Fresh mint -Gently muddle
  • ½ lime Lime -Squeeze juice and drop in halves
  • 2oz liquid White rum -Or more depending on preference
  • 1-2 teaspoon liquid Simple syrup or sugar Adjust sweetness to taste -
  • 4-6oz liquid Club soda -Or sparkling water for fizz
  • As needed Ice cubes -Preferably large cubes

Equipment

  • 1 Tall glass (Any tall glass works, typically a highball glass )
  • 1 Muddler or Spoon (For gently muddling mint and lime )
  • 1 Knife (For cutting limes )
  • 1 Jigger (For measuring rum (optional but recommended) )
  • 1 Spoon (For stirring )

Method
 

  1. Grab mint leaves, add sugar, and gently muddle to release mint oils.
  2. Squeeze lime halves into the glass, then drop in the squeezed lime pieces.
  3. Gently muddle mint and lime together for maximum flavor release.
  4. Fill the glass with ice cubes, making sure to leave space for the liquids.

Nutrition

Serving: 1MojitoCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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