Cocktails
Mojito Classico
Prep: 7 mins
Cook: N/A
Cook: N/A
Servings: 2
This is a traditional mojito recipe. The muddling of the ingredients helps ensure that all the flavors are well blended. If you like fun presentation, try serving with a layful paper straw and a decorative stir stick to keep the different flavors well mixed together.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon organic raw sugar
- 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges (set 2 aside for garnish)
- 5 sprigs fresh mint
- ½ cup white rum (we like 10 Cane)
- 2 cups club soda
- 2 cups crushed ice
*Choose organic whenever possible
Nutritional Info
| Nutrition Info | PerServing | Daily% |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 141 | 7% |
| Fat (g) | 0 | 0% |
| Saturated Fat (g) | 0 | 0% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 3 | 1% |
| Protein (g) | 0 | 0% |
| Sugars (g) | 2 | 0% |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 1% |
Preparation
- Get two highball glasses, and place 1 teaspoon of sugar into each.
- Cut lime into wedges, and squeeze juice from a lime wedge into each glass, then drop the wedge in. Add 2 sprigs of mint.
- Use a spoon or muddler to mash sugar, lime juice, and mint together in the bottom of the glasses.
- Fill each glass about half full with crushed ice.
- Pour ¼ cup rum into each glass. Fill the glasses with club soda, stir, and garnish with additional lime wedges.
Tip
A muddler helps get the best muddle and brings out the flavor in the mint.
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