Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsEl Charro Café DowntownMojitos: Original | Prickly Pear Recipe

Mojitos: Original | Prickly Pear Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Silver rum, muddled mint, soda, & citrus

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Ingredients

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Mojito: Original

Mojito: Prickly Pear

Method

Mojito: Original

  1. 1

    Muddle Mint

    In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the mint leaves to release their essential oils and flavor, being careful not to tear them too much.

  2. 2

    Add Lime Juice and Simple Syrup

    Pour in the fresh lime juice and simple syrup over the muddled mint. Give it a gentle stir to combine the ingredients.

  3. 3

    Add Rum and Ice

    Add the silver rum to the mixture and fill the glass with ice cubes, packing them tightly.

  4. 4

    Top with Club Soda

    Pour the club soda over the ice until the glass is filled. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.

  5. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw.

Mojito: Prickly Pear

  1. 6

    Muddle Mint

    In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the mint leaves to release their essential oils and flavor, being careful not to tear them too much.

  2. 7

    Add Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, and Prickly Pear Puree

    Pour in the fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and prickly pear puree over the muddled mint. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.

  3. 8

    Add Rum and Ice

    Add the silver rum to the mixture and fill the glass with ice cubes, packing them tightly.

  4. 9

    Top with Club Soda

    Pour the club soda over the ice until the glass is filled. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.

  5. 10

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw.

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