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Classic Homemade Mojito
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Classic Homemade Mojito

This classic homemade mojito is packed with flavor and if you have never had the pleasure of drinking one, I urge you to give this recipe a try. Mojito Cocktail or Mocktail It can be made as a cocktail or mocktail for everyone to enjoy the delicious sweet, minty, and zesty flavored beverage.
Prep Time3 minutes
Total Time3 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: holiday cocktail, holiday drink, Mojito recipe, new years drink, summer cocktail, summer recipe
Servings: 1 Servings
Calories: 208kcal

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Ingredients

  • 6 Mint Leaves
  • ½ Lime cut into 4 wedges
  • 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar or to taste. Can use Simple Syrup
  • 1 1/2 Ounces White Rum
  • 1 Cup Ice Cubes
  • Club Soda Fill the glass the rest of the way
  • 1 Slice Lime for garnish
  • 1 Sprig Mint for garnish

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Instructions

  • Place the mint leaves, lime wedges, and sugar in a tall sturdy glass. Use a muddler to crush the mint oils and the lime juices.
    6 Mint Leaves, ½ Lime, 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
    Adding Sugar Mint and Limes to Glass
  • Add the rum and ice cubes.
    1 1/2 Ounces White Rum, 1 Cup Ice Cubes
  • Fill the glass with the club soda. Make sure to stir and taste to see if you prefer a bit more or less sugar.
    Club Soda
    Authentic Mojitos Garnished with Fresh Mint and Lime Slices
  • Garnish with limes and mint leaves.
    1 Slice Lime, 1 Sprig Mint
    Sharing a Mojito with Friends on Patio

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Notes

If you do not have fresh limes, this can be made using lime juice. Add 1 ½ ounces. Simple syrup can be swapped out for the granulated sugar.

What to Use in Place of a Muddler?

No muddler? No problem. Here are five Ideas on what to use if in place of a muddler.
Mini Tart Shaper. I have a wooden mini tart shaper that works nicely as a muddler.
French Rolling Pin. The one that is a bit longer and skinny. It will fit inside a glass.
Wooden Spoon. The handle of the wooden spoon can be used to extract the mint leaves and the juice from the lime wedges.
Dowel. Just make sure that the dowel is clean and use that to tamp and smash against the mint, lime, and sugar.
Long Handled Bar Spoon. As long as it fits in the glass and gets to the bottom, the spoon can be used to smash against the ingredients.

Juicing Limes Hack

Get more juice out of limes.
Just place them in the microwave for 15 seconds. Roll them on the counter. Then slice and juice or place in the glass for muddling.
Give it a try.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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