Mojito Cocktail

Quench your thirst with the classic mojito cocktail—a refreshing blend of zesty lime, fragrant mint, and a hint of sweetness, perfectly balanced with smooth white rum and bubbly soda water. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 5 minutes and is ideal for warm summer days or lively gatherings. The secret to the mojito’s signature flavor lies in muddling fresh mint leaves and lime juice together, releasing aromatic oils that elevate this beloved Cuban cocktail. Topped with crushed ice and garnished with a sprig of mint, this crisp, fizzy drink is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for happy hours, parties, or relaxing evenings, this mojito recipe is your go-to guide to mastering a bar classic that never goes out of style.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 8 leaves Fresh mint leaves
• 2 teaspoons White sugar
• 1 whole Lime
• 2 ounces White rum
• 4 ounces Soda water
• 1 cup Ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Place the mint leaves and sugar at the bottom of a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker.

Step 2

Cut the lime into wedges and squeeze the juice into the glass, dropping the wedges in after squeezing.

Step 3

Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently mash the mint leaves, sugar, and lime together. This releases the mint's essential oils and the lime juice while dissolving the sugar.

Step 4

Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.

Step 5

Pour white rum over the ice.

Step 6

Top off the glass with soda water and gently stir to combine.

Step 7

Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and an optional lime wheel on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	489.5 grams (489.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	180

Total Fat 0.20g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.00g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2.20g	8%
Total Sugars 9.70g
Protein 0.70g	1%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 34mg	3%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 94mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.6%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 93.3%