How to Make a Mojito
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I can’t think of a more refreshing drink! Follow my easy recipe for the tastiest-ever mojitos. Learn how to make a mojito in 3 simple steps!
Today I’m sharing my best recipe for what I believe to be THE most refreshing thing in all the land: a mojito!
Am I right? Is there anything more cooling and satisfying in summer than a couple of mojitos?
This easy drink recipe originated in Cuba and it’s got lime, mint, and rum, with the most delightful fizz and lots of ice. A great way to toast the weekend!
If you’re in the market for good cocktails then definitely have a look at my white sangria, strawberry daiquiri, and pina colada recipes too!
Table of Contents
- What is a mojito?
- Why this is the best mojito recipe
- What do mojitos taste like?
- Ingredients
- Special equipment
- How to make a mojito
- How to serve mojitos
- Expert tips
- Frequently asked questions
- A few more of my best lime recipes
What is a mojito?
This fabulous drink hails from Cuba, where rum reigns supreme!
It’s easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, and the taste is so fresh!
We make it with lime juice, sugar, and fresh mint leaves, spike it with rum, and top it all off with plenty of ice and fizzy water.
It’ll cool you right down!
Why this is the best mojito recipe
- Tastes amazing: The flavors are so fresh!
- Few ingredients: Just a few basics that can easily be found in a regular grocery store.
- Easy to make: Whip one up in around 5 minutes, maybe less!
- Versatile: Make them one at a time, or do a whole pitcher at once. You can even jazz them up with different fruits, herbs, or infused rum flavors.
What do mojitos taste like?
The predominant flavor here is mint, but there’s also a tangy brightness from the fresh lime.
You’ll also notice a faint warmth from the rum, and lots of refreshing fizz!
Ingredients
Mint: I like peppermint best, but you can use any kind of mint, as long as it’s fresh!
Sugar: Granulated sugar is traditional. A raw sugar, aka: turbinado would also work well.
Rum: White rum or silver rum would be best, since this drink is meant to be clear.
Lime: Squeeze fresh limes for the ultimate flavor!
Ice: You wouldn’t want to drink a warm mojito.
Sparkling water: This ingredients supplies the fizz.
Special equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons: Follow my guide on how to measure ingredients.
- Glasses: For mixing and for serving.
- Muddler: This unique bar tool crushes the mint, releasing all of its yummy essential oils.
How to make a mojito
This easy drink recipe comes together in 3 simple steps.
Step 1: Muddle the mint
Place the mint, sugar, rum, and lime juice in the bottom of a glass and pound everything together with your muddler.
The sugar crystals have an abrasive quality that help this process along!
Step 2: Add ice
Fill the glass with ice.
Step 3: Top off with fizz
Pour in some bubbly water to finish the drink!
See! I told you it was easy!
How to serve mojitos
These cocktails are best served freshly made and icy cold!
You can make them to order, or do up a bigger batch in a pitcher (more on that below).
If you’re looking for some nibbles to go along with, I’d suggest zucchini fritters, hoagie dip, hummus and pita, or guacamole and chips!
Expert tips
Make a pitcher: If you want to serve a larger crowd, mix up the mint, sugar, rum and lime juice, and keep it in a pitcher separate from the ice and sparkling water. This way your guests won’t have to worry about it getting warm or diluted or flat. They can pour the mixture over ice and top it off with seltzer as they need it.
Think about other flavors: A watermelon mojito would be amazing, as would a strawberry mojito or a blueberry mojito or a coconut mojito! You can infuse these flavors into your drink by adding fresh or frozen fruit, by using a flavored rum, or a flavored sparkling water! Easy-peasy!
Frequently asked questions
For this type of drink, I’d recommend muddling the mint and sugar, then adding lime juice.
Pour this mixture into ice cube trays and freeze it solid.
When you’re ready to enjoy a frozen mojito slush, just blend it up in the blender with rum, then pour it into glasses and top with sparkling water.
Just leave the rum out, if that’s your preference!
Yes, and having a big pitcher-full is a great way for your guests to serve themselves.
Do everything but adding the ice and fizz.
Keep the mint, sugar, rum, and lime mixture out on the bar next to a bucket of ice and several cans of sparkling water. Guests can pour into their glasses from the pitcher, then add ice and bubbles.
This drink is best enjoyed when it’s freshly made and ice cold. I’d say you want to make it no more than an hour or so before you plan to drink it, unless you’re using the pitcher method noted above.
One mojito is equal to one serving. The nutritional info below is for one drink. It does not include any additional add-ins, other than what is listed in the ingredients section.
A few more of my best lime recipes
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How to Make a Mojito
Ingredients
- 1 bunch (4 g) fresh mint
- 2 teaspoons (8 g) granulated sugar
- 2 ounces (56.7 g) rum, (white or silver)
- 1 ounce (28.35 g) lime juice, freshly squeezed
- ice
- sparkling water
Instructions
- Fill a glass with fresh mint leaves.
- Add the sugar and rum, and muddle to crush the mint and release its essential oils.
- Pour in the lime juice and add plenty of ice.
- Top off with sparkling water.
