Mojito Recipes

Mojito is a traditional sour cocktail that originates from Havana, Cuba. The main ingredients of many Mojito recipes are white rum sugar, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint. You can also jazz it up with ancient fruit juices, such a Mango, Passion fruit, and Melon.

MOJITO RECIPES: CLASSIC

Following are the ingredients which you need to make the most classic of mojito recipes:

• Fresh mint: Mint is the star of this classic cocktail. You can muddle some mint leaves to infuse the drink with flavor and add more to your glass for garnish.

• White rum: Feel free to use your favorite white rum.

• Fresh lime juice: It will add a bright and tart flavor to your cocktail but always use freshly squeezed lime juice.

• Simple syrup: It streamlines the cocktail in all mojito recipes, as you don’t need to muddle the sugar with the lime and mint.

• Club soda or sparkling water: These two will balance the tart lime and alcohol and gives the cocktail a fun fizz.

• Ice: Without ice, you can’t make a cool and refreshing mojito.

Here’s what you need to do to make the most classic of mojito recipes:

• Place mint in the bottom of a cocktail shaker and use a cocktail muddler to press it until it becomes aromatic. When you’re muddling the mint, just bruise it slightly to help it release its fragrant oils and this should take only a few taps with your muddler.

• Now add the lime juice, rum, simple syrup, and a handful of ice to the cocktail, and shake it vigorously until the ingredients are completely combined and chilled.

• Then, Strain the cocktail shaker over a glass filled with ice. Fill your glass with soda water and garnish it with lime slices and more fresh mint sprigs.

• Finally, taste, and If you want it sweeter, stir in a bit more of simple syrup.

• Enjoy this most classic of mojito recipes!