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Classic Mojito Cocktail
Make the best mojito drink ever with this easy recipe. This mojito recipe with simple syrup, Bacardi rum, and fresh mint makes a classic cocktail to enjoy anytime.
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
American
Keyword
Cocktail, Mojito, Mojito recipe
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
1
Calories
283
kcal
Author
Stephanie Manley
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
▢
2
cups
sugar
superfine sugar is ideal
▢
1
cup
water
Mojito
▢
6
fresh mint leaves
plus a few sprigs to garnish
▢
2
wedges
fresh lime
▢
2
ounces
white rum
▢
2
ounces
simple syrup
▢
2
ounces
club soda
Instructions
Simple Syrup
Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan. Boil over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves.
Remove the pan from the heat and cool to room temperature.
Pour the simple syrup into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator.
Mojito
Place the mint in a mixing glass along with the juice from the lime wedges. Muddle the mint but don’t overdo it. Reserve the juiced lime wedges.
Add the rum, simple syrup, and club soda to the mixing glass and stir.
Place the juiced lime wedges into a separate drinking glass. Pour the contents of the mixing glass over the lime wedges.
Add ice and garnish with a sprig or two of mint. Before placing the mint into the glass, slap it between your hands to release the mint oils.
Nutrition
Calories:
283
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
41
g
|
Protein:
0
g
|
Fat:
0
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0
g
|
Cholesterol:
0
mg
|
Sodium:
45
mg
|
Potassium:
35
mg
|
Sugar:
41
g
|
Iron:
2
mg
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