Summer Classic Mojito Drink Recipe
This Summer Classic Mojito drink recipe is the ultimate refreshing cocktail for warm days, featuring fresh mint, lime juice, and rum. Perfect for summer parties or relaxing by the pool, this easy mojito combines simple ingredients for a crisp, clean flavor. Learn how to make a mojito that’s light, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Muddling
- Cuisine: Cuban
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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10 fresh mint leaves
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1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
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2 tablespoons white sugar (or to taste)
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1 cup ice cubes
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1 1/2 ounces white rum
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1/2 cup club soda
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10 fresh mint leaves
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1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
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2 tablespoons white sugar (or to taste)
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1 cup ice cubes
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1 1/2 ounces white rum
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1/2 cup club soda
Instructions
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Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass.
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Use a muddler to crush the mint and lime to release the mint oils and lime juice.
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Add 2 more lime wedges and the sugar, then muddle again.
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Fill the glass with ice cubes.
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Pour the rum over the ice.
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Fill the rest of the glass with club soda.
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Stir well, garnish with remaining lime wedge and mint sprig. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Adjust sugar to taste or substitute with honey or simple syrup.
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For extra flavor, add a splash of lime juice or flavored soda.
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Make a mocktail version by omitting rum and using sparkling water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
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