How to Make the Best Fresh Mojito at Home (Easy & Delicious)
A refreshing Cuban cocktail, this fresh mojito recipe combines mint, lime, sugar, rum, and soda water to create the perfect summer drink. Easy to prepare and customizable with non-alcoholic variations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Muddling and Stirring
- Cuisine: Cuban
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 2 oz white rum
- 1/2 cup club soda
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Muddle the mint leaves and 2 lime wedges with sugar to release juice and oils.
- Add the remaining lime wedges and muddle gently again.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in 2 oz of white rum.
- Top with 1/2 cup of club soda and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and an extra lime wedge. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use spearmint for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar to your preferred sweetness.
- For a virgin mojito, omit the rum and add more soda or ginger ale.
- Crushed ice enhances flavor infusion.
- Experiment with flavored rums for unique twists.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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