Mojito Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Muddle the Mint and Sugar

   In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently muddle the mint leaves with the sugar to release the mint's essential oils. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.

2. 2

   Add Lime Juice

   Cut the fresh lime in half and squeeze the juice into the glass. You can also cut the lime into wedges and add them directly to the glass for extra flavor. Muddle the mixture again to combine the mint, sugar, and lime juice.

3. 3

   Add Rum

   Pour the white rum into the glass with the muddled mint, sugar, and lime juice. Stir gently to mix all the ingredients together.

4. 4

   Add Ice

   Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top. This will keep your mojito nice and chilled.

5. 5

   Top with Club Soda

   Pour the club soda over the ice until the glass is full. This adds fizz and lightens up the drink.

6. 6

   Garnish and Serve

   Garnish your mojito with a sprig of fresh mint and a couple of lime wedges on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately with a straw or a stirring stick.