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Classic Mojito
Cuba's most famous cocktail — white rum, fresh mint, lime, sugar, and soda water. Refreshing, light, and perfect for hot weather. Originally from Havana, where it was a favorite of Ernest Hemingway.
Prep5 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Serves1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp superfine sugar (or 1/2 oz simple syrup)
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
- Club soda
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Add mint leaves and simple syrup (or sugar) to a Collins glass.
- 2. Gently muddle to release mint oils — don't shred the leaves.
- 3. Add lime juice and rum.
- 4. Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir.
- 5. Top with club soda.
- 6. Garnish with a mint sprig.
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