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Mojito garnished with fresh mint leaves and lime slices
Refreshing and classic homemade Cuban mojito

Mojito

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
Cuban sailors originally drank the 'Draque' (the ancestor of the Mojito) as medicine against scurvy. The secret of today's version is balance: the acidity of the lime, the sweetness of the sugar, and the freshness of the mint meet in such a way that none overpowers the rum. It is not shaken, but 'built', where layers and textures play a role.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 1 servings
🔥 Calories 170 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Caribbean (Cuba)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Highball glass
  • Muddler
  • Bar spoon

Instructions

1 ✓

Place the sugar and lime wedges in the bottom of the glass. Press them with the muddler so the lime releases its juice and the sugar begins to dissolve.

Tip: The abrasive action of the sugar crystals helps extract the fragrant oils from the lime zest.
2 ✓

Drop in the mint leaves. Just press them 1-2 times with the muddler. Do not crush them to pieces!

Tip: Always add the mint after the lime so the acidic juice protects the leaves from browning (oxidation).
3 ✓

Fill the glass to the brim with ice.

Tip: Lots of ice melts slower, keeping the drink cold without diluting it too quickly.
4 ✓

Pour over the rum, then top up with soda water.

Tip: The bubbles in the soda help lift the aromas to your nose.
5 ✓

Reach down to the bottom of the glass with the bar spoon and gently lift the contents to mix the sugary-lime juice with the soda and rum.

Tip: Don't stir wildly, or you'll lose the bubbles. The goal is just to merge the layers.
6 ✓

Garnish with a beautiful sprig of mint (slap it against your palm first) and a slice of lime.

Tip: Scent accounts for 70% of the taste experience.

Recipe FAQ

Why is my Mojito bitter?
There could be two reasons: either you crushed the mint too hard (chlorophyll), or you pressed the white pith of the lime as well. Treat the ingredients gently!
Can I use brown sugar?
The original Cuban recipe uses white cane sugar for a clean taste, but brown sugar gives it a deeper, caramel-like flavour. It's a matter of taste.

Ingredients

  • 12 whole Fresh mint leaves (tender)
  • 60 ml White rum (Cuban style)
  • 0.5 whole Lime (cut into wedges)
  • 2 tsp White cane sugar
  • 100 ml Soda water (sparkling)
  • 200 g Ice cubes or crushed ice