Mojito Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Muddle the Mint and Sugar

   In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the mint leaves to release their oils and combine them with the sugar. Do not shred the leaves too much; just enough to release the flavor.

2. 2

   Add Lime Juice

   Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice from both halves into the glass over the muddled mint and sugar mixture. You can also drop in the spent lime halves for extra flavor. Muddle the mixture again gently to combine.

3. 3

   Add Rum

   Pour the white rum into the glass over the mint, sugar, and lime mixture. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.

4. 4

   Add Ice

   Fill the glass with ice cubes, packing them in tightly to keep the drink cold.

5. 5

   Top with Club Soda

   Pour the club soda over the ice-filled glass until it reaches the top. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients without losing the carbonation.

6. 6

   Garnish and Serve

   Garnish your mojito with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately with a straw.