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Mojito Recipe

Inspired by Grand Pacific

Time5m

Serves1

Crisp Bacardi Carta Blanca lifted with soda, lime, fresh mint and sugar for a refreshing, timeless serve.

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Ingredients

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Method

Mojito Cocktail

Prepare glass and muddle

Place the fresh mint leaves (reserve one small sprig for garnish) and granulated sugar into a sturdy highball glass. Pour in the fresh lime juice. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently muddle the mint and sugar with the lime juice for about 10–15 seconds—press just enough to release the mint’s oils without shredding the leaves to avoid bitterness.

Add rum and ice

Add the Bacardi Carta Blanca (2 oz) into the glass. Fill the glass with crushed ice up to about 3/4 full (approximately 1 cup crushed ice). Stir gently with a long spoon for 10–15 seconds to dissolve remaining sugar and chill the mixture.

Top with soda and finish

Top the drink with chilled club soda (about 2 oz) to your taste. Give a gentle final stir to combine soda with the rum-lime-mint base without flattening the bubbles.

Garnish and serve

Add the reserved mint sprig and a lime wedge or wheel on the rim. Optionally clap the mint sprig between your palms once before garnishing to release aroma. Serve immediately with a reusable straw if desired.