How to Make a Mojito

This fresh and crisp cocktail is the perfect way to cool down from the summer heat. The Mojito is a classic cocktail made from 5 ingredients: white rum, white cane sugar, fresh lime juice, tonic water and mint sprigs. The sweet, minty flavors pair perfectly with its crispness, making it an easy summer go-to drink.

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Mojito

A refreshing, minty rum cocktail.

Course Drinks

Keyword Mojito

Prep Time 3 minutes

Servings 1 person

Calories 175 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 oz. white rum
• 1 oz. fresh lime juice
• 2 tsp sugar
• 6-8 leaves mint
• club soda
• ice

Instructions

1. In a tall glass, gently muddle mint leaves with sugar and lime juice.

2. Fill the glass with ice.

3. Add rum, and top with club soda to taste.

4. Stir gently to combine.

5. Garnish with sprig of mint.

Nutrition Facts

Mojito

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Bartender’s Note

“”To really appreciate a mojito, it has to be made the right way with no pre-mixed shortcuts or wilted mint. The traditional method and use of clean, fresh ingredients make all the difference. “

— William Warren, General Manager of Serena Pastificio

Mojito FAQs

Can you make a Mojito non-alcoholic?

Yes! Just skip the rum and add a little extra club soda or even ginger ale. You’ll get all the mint-lime freshness without the booze. This is sometimes called a “Virgin Mojito.”

How do you make Mojitos for a crowd?

For batching, multiply the recipe and mix the lime juice, sugar, rum, and mint in a large pitcher. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes so the mint infuses. When ready to serve, add ice and top each glass with club soda for fizz.

What are some Mojito variations?

• Frozen Mojito: Even more refreshing than the traditional version.
• Strawberry Mojito: Add muddled strawberries.
• Pineapple Mojito: Use pineapple juice for a tropical twist.
• Dark Rum Mojito (El Presidente style): Swap white rum for aged or dark rum.
• Spicy Mojito: Add a few slices of jalapeño with the mint for heat.

What’s the best rum for a Mojito?

Most bartenders recommend a clean, light rum (like Bacardi) so the mint and lime shine. Save your aged rums for sipping or Old Fashioned–style cocktails.

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