Refresh your summer nights with a classic rum mojito! Our recipe has five simple ingredients and can be served in no time. With a few helpful tips, you’ll make the perfect cocktail all season long.
Gather ingredients: white rum, lime juice, sugar, mint leaves, and club soda
To make a delicious rum mojito, you’ll need five ingredients: white rum, fresh lime juice, sugar, mint leaves, and club soda. The amount of each ingredient you use will depend on how many drinks you’re making and the strength of your preferences. Start with 2 ounces of white rum per drink and work your way down in adjusting the other ingredients to taste.
In a glass, muddle the white rum, lime juice, and sugar until mixed
Begin by filling a glass with ice cubes and then pour 2 ounces of white rum. Next, squeeze the juice from half of a lime into the glass and add one teaspoon of granulated sugar. Mix these ingredients with a muddler or a wooden spoon until they are well incorporated. If you don’t have a muddler, you can even use your hands – rinse them between steps!
Add fresh mint leaves and mix
Once the rum, lime juice, and sugar are well combined, adding some fresh mint leaves is time. Place a handful of fresh mint leaves at the bottom of your glass before muddling them with your other ingredients. The muddling process helps to break down the leaves and extract their flavours, so take your time here and muddle until they are crushed into small pieces. When done, you should have a light green colour throughout your mixture.
Fill the glass with crushed ice and pour club soda or sparkling water to finish it
All that’s left to do is fill your glass with crushed ice, which helps to chill your mixture correctly. Once it’s full, you can pour in some club soda or sparkling water. You should be left with a classic, refreshing summer drink that everyone will love.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint leaves, and enjoy!
Now that you’ve got a delicious rum mojito, it’s time to give it the perfect finishing touch. Take a sprig of fresh mint leaves and slide them along the side of the glass. Not only will this give your drink an attractive presentation, but it will also add a subtle hint of flavour when you take each sip! Finally, all that’s left to do is enjoy your freshly made rum mojito.