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Mojito Recipe

The mojito is Cuba's famous highball: fresh mint, lime and white rum, lengthened with soda water. It's light, minty and made for a hot St. Albert afternoon.

  • Prep5 min
  • Makes1 drink
  • GlassHighball
  • BaseRum
Mojito with crushed ice, mint leaves and lime wedges in a tall glass beside fresh mint and limes

Ingredients

  • 8–10 fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig to garnish
  • ½ lime, cut into wedges
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) sugar or ¾ oz (22 ml) simple syrup
  • 1½ oz (45 ml) white rum
  • Crushed ice
  • Soda water, to top

Method

  1. Gently press the mint leaves, lime wedges and sugar in a tall glass with a muddler or the back of a spoon. Bruise the mint; don't shred it.
  2. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
  3. Add the rum and stir to mix.
  4. Top with soda water and give it one more gentle stir.
  5. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Tips & variations

  • Clap the mint sprig between your hands before garnishing to wake up its aroma.
  • Over-muddled mint turns bitter. Press gently.
  • For a Nojito, leave out the rum and add more soda. It's a great alcohol-free drink for drivers.

Photo is illustrative.

Please enjoy responsibly. One standard drink is 43 ml (1.5 oz) of spirits. Know your pours, eat something, and plan a safe ride home.

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