Mojito
Refreshing and aromatic, our Mojito is the perfect drink for any occasion. With a blend of mint, lime, and rum, this classic cocktail will transport you to the heart of Havana.
Refreshing and aromatic, our Mojito is the perfect drink for any occasion. With a blend of mint, lime, and rum, this classic cocktail will transport you to the heart of Havana.
- Carbohydrate 12.2270266677485 g
- Cholesterol 264.375 mg
- Fat 6.68643833334233 g
- Fiber 5.01713338901275 g
- Protein 9.87409000005396 g
- Saturated Fat 2.03951766666769 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (672g)
- Sodium 5394.25967728249 mg
- Sugar 7.20989327873573 g
- Trans Fat 1.16940083333732 g
- Calories 132 calories
Step-by-step
- Reserve 6 mint leaves for garnish.
- Place remaining mint leaves in medium bowl. Add sugar.
- Mash with wooden spoon until mint aromatic and oils are released.
- Add rum and lime juice and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Strain mixture into pitcher.
- (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead of time, refrigerate.)
- Add club soda to pitcher; gently stir.
- Fill each of 6 glasses with 1 cup of crushed ice.
- Pour mojito over ice and garnish each glass with 1 mint leaf and 1 lime wedge.
Straining the mint and sugar base after maceration prevents tiny leaf fragments from clogging straws and creating an unappealing murky appearance. Fresh spearmint yields superior results compared to peppermint, as spearmint contains a higher concentration of clean, sweet menthol oils rather than harsh, medicinal notes. Granulated white sugar dissolves cleanly into the lime juice and rum mixture without imparting unwanted molasses flavors that unrefined sugars introduce. Substituting bottled lime juice for freshly squeezed fruit introduces a flat, metallic acidity that no amount of added sugar can correct, because pasteurization destroys the volatile aromatic compounds found in fresh citrus rinds. Over-muddling the mint bruises the leaves past the point of oil extraction, rupturing chlorophyll cells and releasing bitter tannins that ruin the drink's crisp finish. Crushed ice chills the liquid rapidly while providing controlled dilution, whereas large cubes leave the beverage too strong initially and watery later as they melt. Pre-mixing the rum, lime juice, and macerated mint up to two hours ahead allows flavors to meld thoroughly in the refrigerator before carbonation is introduced. Pouring club soda directly into the pitcher just before serving preserves the effervescence, preventing the carbon dioxide from escaping during prolonged storage.
