Mojito

The Mojito is a crisp and cooling classic, known for its bright lime, fresh mint, and smooth rum base. It’s the perfect cocktail for warm days or whenever you want something light and refreshing.

Ingredients

• 2 oz white rum

• 1 oz fresh lime juice

• 2 tsp sugar (or 0.75 oz simple syrup)

• 6–8 fresh mint leaves

• Soda water

• Ice

• Lime wedge and mint sprig (for garnish)

  
  

Steps

1. Add mint leaves and sugar (or simple syrup) to a glass.

2. Gently muddle to release the mint’s aroma (don’t overdo it).

3. Add fresh lime juice and rum.

4. Fill the glass with ice.

5. Top with soda water.

6. Stir gently to combine.

7. Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.