Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Mojito Ingredients
Method
Mojito Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and the juice of half the lime. Muddle gently with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release the mint oils and lime juice.
- 2
Add Sugar
Add the granulated sugar to the muddled mint and lime mixture. Muddle again until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- 3
Mix in the Rum
Pour the white rum into the glass with the muddled mixture. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw.