Refreshing · Minty · Citrusy

Classic Mojito

A cooling Cuban highball with fresh mint, lime, light rum, and lively soda-driven refreshment.

Main alcohol
White Rum
Estimated strength
Light
Technique
Muddled
Serving style
Over ice
Glass
Highball Glass
Garnish
mint sprig
Carbonation
Carbonated

Ingredients

  • 2 oz White Rum
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
  • 8 pieces Fresh Mint
  • 2 oz Club Soda
  • 1 cup Ice

Instructions

  1. Add mint leaves and lime juice to the glass.
  2. Gently muddle the mint — press, don't shred.
  3. Add simple syrup and fill the glass with ice.
  4. Pour in rum and stir well.
  5. Top with club soda and garnish with a mint sprig.