A Guide to an Authentic Homemade Mojito Recipe
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
Servings: 1 Servings
Calories: 205kcal
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Ingredients
- 6 Mint Leaves
- ½ Lime cut into 4 wedges
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar or to taste
- 1 1/2 Ounces White Rum
- 1 Cup Ice Cubes
- Club Soda Fill the glass the rest of the way
Instructions
- Lime slices and mint sprigs, for garnish6 Mint Leaves, ½ Lime
- 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.Club Soda
- Garnish with limes and mint leaves.
Notes
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If 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg