How To Make A Mojito
The Cuban-born Mojito, a favorite of Ernest Hemingway, saw its popularity soar in the early 2000s. It may not be the trendiest drink anymore, but when prepared well it's delicious and refreshing.
Mojito Ingredients
- 2 oz White Rum
- 1 oz Lime
- 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
- 10 Mint leaves, and mint sprig for garnish
Mojito Directions
- Gently muddle mint leaves in Collins or highball glass, taking care not to break the leaves.
- Add remaining ingredients to the glass.
- Mix well.
- Add crushed ice.
- Garnish with mint sprig and enjoy.
Rate This Recipe:
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Updated: 2020-08-31
Mojito Recipe Video
Mojito Variations To Try:
- The Pink Strawberry Mojito Recipe - In this riff, the classic Mojito is elevated with the addition of strawberries as both an ingredient and garnish. A generous splash of grenadine adds a pleasant pink hue.
- The Jamaican Rum Punch Recipe - This small batch recipe uses a French press to extract flavors of cinnamon, mint, and jalapeño, along with rum and toasted coconut. The longer the mix marinates, the more powerful the flavor.
- The Blackberry Mojito Recipe - This tasty Mojito calls for blackberries, blackberry jam, and a sprinkling of sugar. Muddle the components with lime and mint to fully release all of the drink’s flavors and aromas.
Related Reads & Recipes
Learn About Rum
· Rum 101
More Rum Recipes To Explore
The Sparkling Rose Julep Recipe:
This cocktail uses Four Roses bourbon and sparkling Cava to create a festive riff on the Kentucky Derby favorite. Learn how to make it at home with this recipe.
The Tiki Spice Recipe:
This easy, four-ingredient, tiki-inspired cocktail eases you into fall with the spicy notes of cinnamon alongside fruit juices and rum. Get the recipe here.
The Pineapple Daiquiri Recipe:
A tropical twist on an old classic, just in time for National Rum Day. The Pineapple Daiquiri will immediately whisk you away to the islands.
The Cold Night Collins Recipe:
An easy rum cocktail for winter, this drink combines the citrus tang and sweetness of a Daiquiri with the long format and bubbly top of a Collins. Learn how to make it in this recipe post.
The Tropical Toddy Recipe:
From San Antonio's historic Esquire Tavern comes this versatile hot toddy recipe. Learn how to make a hot toddy with bourbon, brandy, or rum here.
The Frozen Mango Piña Colada Recipe:
Starting with the traditional Piña Colada as the base, adding mango really provides this classic summer cocktail with a twist it deserves.