You can make the best tasting authentic homemade mojito in just a few simple steps. This cocktail is a perfect balance of fresh mint, lime, and rum. It is a refreshing drink with a bit of zing and sweet that keeps you wanting to take another sip. Perfect Party Cocktail
Prep Time3 minutesmins
Total Time3 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Cuban
Keyword: christmas cocktail, Holiday drink, new years eve cocktail, summer cocktail, summer party, summer recipe
Servings: 1Servings
Calories: 205kcal
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Place the mint leaves, lime wedges, and sugar in a tall sturdy glass. Use a muddler to crush the mint oils and the lime juices. Add the rum and ice cubes.
2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar, 1 1/2 Ounces White Rum, 1 Cup Ice Cubes
Fill the glass with the club soda. Make sure to stir and taste to see if you prefer a bit more or less sugar.
There is a Short Video for This RecipeIf you do not have fresh limes, this can be made using lime juice.Add 1 ½ ounces. Simple syrup can be swapped out for the granulated sugar.
Juicing Limes Hack
Get more juice out of limes.
Place them in the microwave for 15 seconds.
Roll them on the counter.
Then slice and juice or place in the glass for muddling.