Description
The Mint Mojito Cocktail is a classic, vibrant, and refreshing beverage perfect for hot summer days. Combining zesty freshly squeezed lime juice, aromatic fresh mint leaves, white sugar, white rum, and sparkling soda water served over ice, this cocktail delivers a perfectly balanced blend of sweetness, tang, and cool herbal freshness. Ideal for summer parties, casual hangouts, or relaxing porch afternoons, it offers an invigorating taste experience that cools you down and lifts your spirits.
Ingredients
Scale
Core Ingredients
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice (about half a lime)
- 2 oz white rum
- 4 oz soda water
- Ice cubes (as needed)
Instructions
- Muddle the Mint and Sugar: Place fresh mint leaves and white sugar into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press and crush the mint to release the aromatic oils, blending well with the sugar to infuse your drink with signature minty essence.
- Add Fresh Lime Juice: Pour freshly squeezed lime juice into the glass. The acidity balances the sweetness and intensifies the cocktail’s refreshing quality.
- Mix in White Rum: Add the white rum to the glass. Stir gently to combine the bold flavors while maintaining the integrity of the muddled mint.
- Fill with Ice Cubes: Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top, ensuring the cocktail stays cold and crisp.
- Top with Soda Water and Garnish: Finish by topping off your Mint Mojito with sparkling soda water for that classic fizz. Give it a light stir to mix without losing bubbles, then garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel or wedge for visual appeal and extra aroma.
Notes
- Use Fresh Mint: Select bright, fragrant, vibrant green mint leaves for the best flavor; avoid older bitter leaves.
- Gentle Muddling: Press mint leaves lightly to avoid releasing bitter notes from the stems and not to over-muddle.
- Fresh Lime Juice Only: Fresh juice offers brighter flavor than bottled lime juice, which can dull the taste.
- Chill Glasses: Pre-chill your glassware to keep the cocktail colder for longer periods.
- Adjust Sweetness to Taste: Feel free to use more or less sugar or substitute honey or agave syrup to suit your preferences.
- Storing Leftovers: Store leftover mixture (without ice) in a sealed container refrigerated up to 24 hours; add soda water and ice just before serving.
- Freezing Not Recommended: Avoid freezing to preserve carbonation and fresh mint flavor; opt for a freshly blended frozen version instead.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Muddling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg