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Mojito with Fresh Mint, Lime and White Rum

Make a Mojito with white rum, mint, lime, and crushed ice. Learn why gentle muddling matters, how sugar or syrup fits, and when to add the sparkling soda.

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1

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Ingredients 🧂🥕

Limes1 pcs
Mint2 g
Cane Sugar30 g
Crushed Ice60 g
White Rum50 ml
Soda Water60 ml

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Instructions 👩‍🍳

Step-by-step:

Prepare lime and mint: Wash the lime and mint, cut the lime into wedges and pick the mint leaves. Refer to the illustrated recipe for the exact details.
Release the juice and aroma: Put lime wedges and sugar in a highball glass and press them to release the juice. Add the mint and press gently without shredding the leaves.
Add rum and crushed ice: Pour in white rum, add crushed ice and stir to distribute the lime, mint and sugar through the drink.
Finish with soda: Add soda water and stir gently. Finish the Mojito with mint and lime, then serve freshly mixed.

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Mojito with mint, lime, and crushed ice

Mint, lime and crushed ice: a Mojito smells fresh before you take the first sip. White rum, cane sugar and soda bring the flavors together in a tall, cold glass. Keep a mint sprig for the top and serve the drink while it is freshly mixed.

Mint adds aroma, lime brings the tang

Lime juice gives the drink its bright acidity, and cane sugar balances the tartness. White rum provides the spirit base. Mint contributes a fresh herbal aroma, while soda adds bubbles. Crushed ice stays in the glass and gradually softens the mixture as it melts.

Wash the lime and mint under running water. Use a clean board and knife, and take ice from a clean container with a nonbreakable scoop. Keep prepared lime and mint covered and refrigerated until needed.

A light touch is enough for the mint

Pressing the leaves gently releases their aroma. Grinding them into tiny pieces makes the drink harder to sip and leaves loose mint throughout the glass. The lime needs enough pressure to release its juice, but it does not need to be mashed into a pulp.

Cane sugar dissolves in the liquid as you mix. If crystals collect at the bottom, a gentle lift with the spoon helps distribute them. Once the soda is in, avoid vigorous stirring so the bubbles last. Carbonated soda does not belong in a closed shaker.

Save a tidy mint sprig for the top

Set the garnish aside before pressing the mint in the glass. Position the sprig near the rim, where you can smell it as you sip. Keep it clear of the drinking edge so it does not get in the way.

Optional syrup instead of cane sugar

Simple syrup can replace the cane sugar when you prefer a liquid sweetener. Use it instead of the sugar, and adjust carefully: syrup strength varies, so the same measure will not necessarily taste equally sweet.

A fresh garnish and a tall glass

Finish with mint and lime and serve promptly while the soda is lively. For a rum-and-lime drink with cola, try a Cuba Libre. It takes the same spirit and citrus in a different direction.

Prepare the ingredients, leave mixing until later

Chill the soda and keep crushed ice frozen in a clean, food-safe container. Prepared lime and mint can wait covered in the refrigerator. Press and mix close to serving; a finished Mojito loses fizz and becomes more diluted as the crushed ice melts.

Frequently asked questions

How firmly should I press the mint?
Use gentle pressure to release its aroma. The leaves should stay recognizable.

Can I use simple syrup?
Yes, as an alternative to cane sugar. Adjust gradually rather than adding both sweeteners.

Does this recipe use crushed ice?
Yes. It stays in the serving glass, so mix and serve the drink promptly.

Should I shake it after adding soda?
No. Mix gently in the glass and keep carbonated soda out of a closed shaker.

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