Mojito
Classic mojito cocktail with rum, fresh mint, lime, and mint simple syrup. Perfect summer drink.
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 2 oz rum
- 1 oz mint simple syrup
- 15 fresh mint leaves
- 2 lime wedges
- Handful of ice
- 3 oz seltzer or sparkling water
- Mint sprig for garnish
- Lime slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a rocks glass, pour in the rum, lime wedges, and mint leaves.
- Muddle using a muddler or the back of a spoon. Make sure to get all of the juice out of the limes and to break up the mint.
- Add the mint simple syrup and stir.
- Fill the glass with ice and top off with seltzer or sparkling water.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lime.
- Optional: Use a strip of sugarcane as a stir stick for a nice presentation.
Notes
Make sure to prepare the mint simple syrup ahead of time by dissolving 1 cup sugar in 1 cup water, then steeping 4 sprigs of mint as it cools. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.