Mojito (pronounced as Mohito) is a Cuban cocktail made with white rum, mint syrup, lime juice, and club soda.
CourseDrinks
CuisineCuban
Servings
1serving
Servings
1serving
Ingredients
1/4cupWhite rum
1tablespoonLime juice
2tablespoonsMint syrup
1/2cupClub soda
Ice cubesas required
To Garnish
10numbersFresh mint leaves
2numbersLime slices
For Mint Syrup
1/2cupFresh mint leavesloosely packed
1/4cupSugar
1/4cupWater
Instructions
FOR MINT SYRUP – Combine water, sugar, and mint leaves in a saucepan, bring to boil. Remove from heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Keep aside to cool down. Strain the syrup into a glass jar and discard the leaves.
Fill a tall glass to the top with ice. Pour over the white rum, lime juice, mint syrup, and club soda. Stir gently, garnish with mint leaves and lime slices.
Serve immediately.
NOTE – The leftover mint syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
I used Bacardi superior white rum in this recipe.
One cup = 250 ml, one tablespoon = 15 ml, one teaspoon = 5 ml.