Mojito
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Just 5 ingredients makes this delicious mojito - lime, mint, sugar, rum and water. All these ingredients are easy to find in your pantry or grocery store. Mix it up, sit back and close your eyes and you'll be instantly transported to a different world.
Course:
Beverages
Cuisine:
Cuban
Keyword:
Summer Drinks, Rum, Simple Syrup, Mint, Muddled Drinks, Drinks, Entertaining, Classic Cocktails
Servings: 1
Calories: 181 kcal
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup sugar Demerara sugar is nice
- 1 cup water
Mojito
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice about 1 lime
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 2 ounces light rum
- ice
- 1 to 2 ounces mineral water or soda water
Instructions
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Make the simple syrup ahead of time. Simply combine the water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a simmer to dissolve the sugar. Cool completely and store in the refrigerator.
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To make the mojito, combine the simple syrup, lime juice, mint leaves and light rum in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake hard for 10 seconds or so.
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Strain the cocktail into a collins glass through a fine strainer and top with the mineral water. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lime.
Recipe Video
Nutrition Facts
Mojito
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 18mg1%
Potassium 57mg2%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 425IU9%
Vitamin C 9.6mg12%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.