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Mojito garnished with fresh mint leaves and lime slices
Refreshing and classic homemade Cuban mojito

Classic Cuban Mojito

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
Cuban sailors originally drank the 'Draque' (the Mojito's ancestor) as medicine against scurvy. The secret to the modern version is balance: the acidity of the lime, the sweetness of the sugar, and the freshness of the mint meet so that none overpower the rum. It is built in the glass, not shaken, allowing layers and textures to play.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 1 servings
🔥 Calories 170 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Caribbean (Cuba)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Highball glass
  • Muddler
  • Bar spoon

Instructions

1 ✓

Place the sugar and lime wedges at the bottom of the glass. Press them with the muddler to release the lime juice and start dissolving the sugar.

Tip: The abrasive action of the sugar crystals helps extract the aromatic oils from the lime peel.
2 ✓

Add the mint leaves. Gently press them 1-2 times with the muddler. Do not crush them!

Tip: Always add mint after the lime so the acidic juice protects the leaves from browning (oxidation).
3 ✓

Fill the glass to the brim with ice.

Tip: Plenty of ice melts slower, keeping the drink cold without diluting it too quickly.
4 ✓

Pour in the rum, then top with club soda.

Tip: The soda bubbles help lift the aromas to your nose.
5 ✓

Using a bar spoon, reach to the bottom and gently lift the contents to mix the sugary lime juice with the soda and rum.

Tip: Don't stir wildly, or you'll lose the carbonation.
6 ✓

Garnish with a nice mint sprig (clap it first) and a lime wheel.

Tip: Aroma accounts for 70% of the flavor experience.

Recipe FAQ

Why is my Mojito bitter?
Two possible reasons: you either crushed the mint too hard (releasing chlorophyll) or muddled the white pith of the lime. Treat the ingredients gently!
Can I use brown sugar?
The original Cuban recipe uses white cane sugar for a clean taste, but brown sugar adds a caramel depth. It's a matter of taste.

Ingredients

  • 12 leaves Fresh Mint (tender)
  • 2 oz White Rum (Cuban style)
  • 0.5 whole Lime (cut into wedges)
  • 2 tsp White Cane Sugar
  • 3-4 oz Club Soda
  • 1 cup Ice Cubes or Crushed Ice