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Refreshing Classic Mojito Recipe Easy Homemade Cuban Rum Cocktail Guide

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A simple and authentic Cuban mojito cocktail featuring fresh mint, lime, white rum, sugar, and club soda. Perfect for warm weather and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 10–12 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 large lime, juiced plus extra wedges for garnish
  • 2 oz (60 ml) white Cuban rum (e.g., Havana Club or Bacardi)
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 4–6 oz (120–180 ml) chilled club soda
  • Crushed ice
  • Mint sprig for garnish (optional)
  • Lime wheel or wedge for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 10-12 fresh mint leaves and pat dry gently. Cut 1 large lime in half and juice it using a citrus juicer. Reserve a lime wedge for garnish.
  2. Place the mint leaves and 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar at the bottom of a highball glass. Using a muddler, press gently but firmly to release the mint oils without tearing the leaves.
  3. Pour in the freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 oz / 30 ml). Stir the muddled mint and sugar to combine.
  4. Measure 2 oz (60 ml) of white Cuban rum and add it to the glass. Stir gently to mix.
  5. Fill the glass with crushed ice almost to the top.
  6. Slowly pour 4-6 oz (120-180 ml) of chilled club soda over the ice. Use a spoon or straw to gently stir and lift the mint leaves from the bottom, distributing their flavor without breaking them up.
  7. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge on the rim. Optionally, slap the mint sprig between your hands before garnishing to release essential oils.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

[‘Do not over-muddle the mint to avoid bitterness.’, ‘Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.’, ‘Crushed ice chills the drink faster and blends flavors better.’, ‘Stir gently instead of shaking to preserve clarity and aroma.’, ‘Prepare mojito mix (rum, lime juice, sugar, mint) ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours; add soda and ice just before serving.’, ‘Omit rum and increase club soda for a non-alcoholic version.’]

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