Description
The Real Mojito is a refreshing Cuban cocktail that perfectly balances the flavors of mint, lime, and rum for a delightful summer drink.
Ingredients
Scale
10 fresh mint leaves
½ medium lime cut into 3 wedges
2 tablespoons white sugar or to taste
1 cup ice cubes or as needed
1 ½ fluid ounces white rum
½ cup club soda or as needed
Instructions
- In a glass, muddle the mint leaves and 1 lime wedge together to release the mint oils.
- Add 2 more lime wedges and the sugar; muddle again to extract lime juice.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes, pour in the white rum, and top with club soda.
- Stir gently to combine and garnish with the remaining lime wedge and a sprig of mint.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Mojito, cocktail, mint, rum, refreshing drink