Mojito Clássico Recipe
Make Mojito Clássico Recipe in just 7m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
Prepare Glass and Muddle
Place the fresh mint leaves (about 8–10 leaves) into a sturdy highball or Collins glass. Add the lime wedge and, if using, the teaspoon of raw sugar. Using a muddler, gently press and twist the mint and lime together 6–8 times — the goal is to release the mint oils and lime juice without shredding the mint into tiny pieces. If using simple syrup instead of raw sugar, add the syrup after muddling the mint and lime.
Mix
Using a long bar spoon, stir the mixture briskly for 10–15 seconds, lifting the mint from the bottom so the mint oil distributes through the drink and the lime and syrup combine with the rum.
Top and Garnish
Top the drink with about 2 oz club soda (adjust to taste) to give effervescence. Give one gentle stir to integrate the soda without flattening it. Add a fresh mint sprig and, if desired, an additional lime wedge on the rim for garnish. Optionally slap the mint sprig gently between your palms before garnishing to activate the aroma.
Serve
Serve immediately with a straw (optional) so the drinker can draw through the aromatic mint. Taste and adjust sweetness or soda if needed.