Mojitos Recipe

Prepare glass and mint

Place 10 fresh mint leaves in a sturdy highball or Collins glass. Add 0.75 oz fresh lime juice and 0.75 oz simple syrup to the glass.

Muddle gently

Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, gently press and twist the mint leaves with the lime and syrup about 6–8 times. Goal: release the oils and aroma of the mint without shredding the leaves (avoid over-muddling to prevent bitterness).

Add rum and ice

Add 2 oz white rum to the glass. Fill the glass roughly three-quarters full with crushed ice (about 1 cup).

Stir and top

Using a bar spoon, briefly stir the mixture 8–10 times to integrate rum, lime, syrup and mint. Top with 2 oz club soda (more to taste) and give one short gentle stir to combine.

Garnish and serve

Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel and a fresh mint sprig. Optionally slap the mint sprig between your palms once and tuck it into the drink to enhance aroma. Serve with a straw and enjoy.

If making a fruit mojito (raspberry, strawberry or pineapple), add the fruit pieces to the glass with the mint, lime juice and simple syrup in the first step. Muddle the fruit together with the mint gently until fruit releases color and juices (about 6–8 muddles). Proceed with the rest of the recipe as written.