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Cuban · Drink

Classic Mojito

A bright, minty Cuban highball of white rum, fresh lime, and gently muddled mint topped with club soda over ice. Includes a pitcher scale for easy entertaining.

Prep time

5 minutes

Total time

5 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

2 oz White rum
1 oz (about 1 lime) Fresh lime juice
2 tsp sugar or 3/4 oz simple syrup Sugar or simple syrup
8-10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
To top Club soda
As needed Ice

Instructions

Place the mint leaves and sugar in a sturdy glass.
Add the lime juice and gently muddle 4-5 times. Press just enough to release the mint oils; do not shred the leaves.
Fill the glass with ice.
Pour in the rum and stir well.
Top with club soda and stir once gently.
Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel.

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