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Three glasses of classic mojito, with two lime wedges and a jar of sugar beside them.
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5 / 3 votes

Classic Mojito

Rumor has it "mojito" translates roughly as "little spell." With all that white rum, lime, and mint, well, yeah, we'll willingly be under its spell.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 181

Ingredients

  • 12 fresh mint leaves with stems, preferably spearmint, plus more for garnish
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar* or granulated sugar, plus more to taste
  • 2 1/2 ounces white rum
  • Ice
  • 2 ounces club soda, or more, if desired
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters, (optional)
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Instructions

  • Using a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon, muddle the mint, lime juice, and sugar in an 8-ounce glass until the mint is gently bruised.
  • Stir in the rum and add some ice. Top it off with club soda. Add Angostura bitters, if using. Garnish the mojito with a sprig of mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g