Mojito Recipe

Prepare glass and muddle

In a sturdy highball or Collins glass, add the fresh mint leaves (8–10 leaves), the lime wedge used for muddling, and 0.75 oz simple syrup. Gently muddle together 6–8 times—press just enough to release the oils from the mint and the juice from the lime wedge without tearing the mint leaves into small bits.

Add rum and lime

Pour 2 oz white rum and 0.75 oz fresh lime juice into the glass. Stir briefly (4–6 seconds) to combine with the muddled mint and syrup.

Add ice and soda

Fill the glass with crushed ice up to the top (about 1 cup). Top with 2 oz club soda or lime soda. If you are adding an optional flavored syrup, pour 0.5 oz over the ice now.

Final mix

Use a long bar spoon to gently lift and fold the mint from the bottom to the top 6–8 times to integrate the mint flavor through the drink without over-bruising the leaves.

Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a lime wheel. Give the top of the mint a quick clap between your hands (optional) to release aroma before placing it in the glass. Serve immediately with a straw and a small stirrer.