Description
Zesty summer mojito blends crisp mint and rum for ultimate refreshment. Cuban-inspired cocktail delivers cool, tangy flavors you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (57 g) white rum
- 34 oz (1 L) club soda
- 2 tsps (10 mL) sugar (or simple syrup)
- 8 mint leaves
- 12 lime wedges
- Ice cubes
- 1 mint sprig
- 1 lime wheel
Instructions
- Muddling Preparation: Vigorously crush mint leaves, lime wedges, and sugar in a tall glass to release aromatic oils and create a fragrant cocktail foundation.
- Spirit Integration: Pour white rum over the muddled mixture, allowing the spirit to infuse with the fresh ingredients and develop a complex flavor profile.
- Chilling and Dilution: Pack the glass with abundant ice cubes, then gently stream club soda over the surface to introduce effervescence and create a perfectly chilled beverage.
- Blending Technique: Employ a long bar spoon to delicately stir the concoction, ensuring sugar dissolution and harmonious flavor integration without compromising the drink’s structural integrity.
- Garnish and Presentation: Artfully crown the cocktail with a pristine mint sprig and a vibrant lime wheel, elevating both the visual aesthetics and aromatic experience of the mojito.
Notes
- Muddling Technique: Gently press mint leaves and lime to release oils without tearing, which prevents bitterness and preserves delicate herbal flavors.
- Ice Quality Matters: Use clear, dense ice cubes that melt slowly to maintain cocktail temperature and prevent dilution, ensuring a crisp drinking experience.
- Rum Selection: Choose high-quality white rum with clean, smooth characteristics to elevate the mojito’s overall taste and balance.
- Garnish with Purpose: Select fresh mint sprigs and lime wheels that are visually appealing and contribute an extra layer of aromatic complexity to the drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 122
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg