Who doesn’t love a Classic Mojito? Sure you could dress this cocktail up with other flavors but we have to say, the classic is already perfection. It’s simple yet creates a complex flavor profile between a savory hint of mint and the tang of lime. Plus, a little sweetness from the white sugar helps you make this essential cocktail recipe simply delightful.
What Ingredients Are in a Mojito?
With so many different variation on the mojito, it can be difficult to remember what the classic mojito recipe consists of. Made with fresh lime juice, mint leaves, sugar (or simple syrup), rum, and soda water, the mojito is a perfect balance of tart, sweet, and fizzy. The mint leaves add an herbaceous aroma and a cooling sensation, while the lime juice provides a citrusy zing. It’s traditionally served over crushed ice and garnished with a sprig of mint plus a wedge of lime.
Classic Mojito Recipe
Classic Mojito Ingredients
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- ½ medium lime, cut into 3 wedges
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 ½ oz white rum
- ½ cup club soda
Mojito Instructions
- Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a glass. Use a muddler and crush to release mint oils and lime juice.
- Add remaining lime wedges and 2 tablespoons sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture.
- Fill the glass almost to the top with ice.
- Pour in rum and fill the glass with club soda.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and mint leaves.
Recipe by Anna Franklin / Photography by Dave Bryce
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