Equipment
Ingredients
Main
- 1½ lime, cut into wedges
- 20 mint leaves
- 15 g sugar
- 150 g ice
- 65 ml white rum
- 100 ml club soda, chilled
- 1 mint, fresh sprig
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition is estimated per serving. Nutrients without complete source data are omitted.
Full nutrition
- Calories
- 238 kcal
- Protein
- 1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 25 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Sugar
- 16 g
- Sodium
- 31 mg
- Saturated Fat
- 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Potassium
- 122 mg
- Calcium
- 51 mg
- Iron
- 1.3 mg
- Magnesium
- 12 mg
- Phosphorus
- 23 mg
- Zinc
- 0.3 mg
- Vitamin A
- 13 mcg
- Vitamin C
- 27 mg
- Vitamin E
- 0.2 mg
- Vitamin K
- 1 mcg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.1 mg
- Thiamin
- 0.04 mg
- Riboflavin
- 0.03 mg
- Niacin
- 0.2 mg
- Folate
- 13 mcg
- Water
- 377 g
- Alcohol
- 22 g
Sources: USDA FoodData Central
Method
Place the lime wedges, mint leaves, and granulated sugar into the highball glass.
Press the ingredients with the end of a rolling pin to extract the lime juice and bruise the mint leaves to release their aromatic oils.
Fill the glass with ice and pour the white rum over the top.
Add club soda to fill the glass and stir gently with a bar spoon to combine the layers.
Garnish the glass with a fresh mint sprig and serve immediately.
Chef's Notes
- Use fresh, vibrant mint leaves for the best aroma and flavor. Gently muddle them to release oils, avoiding over-bruising which can turn them bitter.
- Adjust the sugar to your preference. Simple syrup can also be used for easier dissolving, but granulated sugar provides a slight textural contrast.
- Ensure your club soda is well-chilled and freshly opened for maximum effervescence. Top it off just before serving to maintain fizziness.
- Taste and adjust the lime juice and rum if needed. The balance is key to a great Mojito.
Storage
Troubleshooting
Drink tastes bitter or has green flecks
Cause: Mint leaves were over-muddled or pulverized, releasing bitter chlorophyll
Fix: Cannot be fixed; discard and restart with fresh mint
Prevention: Apply gentle pressure when muddling; do not shred the leaves
Cultural Context
The Mojito is a classic Cuban highball cocktail originating in Havana. Its name is believed to derive from 'mojo,' a Cuban seasoning sauce. This refreshing drink became internationally popular in the 20th century, often associated with warm weather and lively social gatherings.
