If you’re in the mood for a fun summer drink, this mint mojito recipe is just what you need! It’s refreshing, delicious, and super easy to make.
Mojito Recipe Ingredients
- Fresh mint – The star of this classic cocktail! You’ll muddle some mint leaves to infuse the drink with flavor and add more to your glass for garnish.
- White Rum – Jack and I are fans of 10 Cane and Bacardi Silver Rum, but any white rum would work here. Feel free to use your favorite!
- Simple syrup—Classic mojito recipes call for sugar, but I like to use simple syrup instead. It streamlines the recipe, as you don’t need to muddle the sugar with the lime and mint. Simple syrup keeps for several weeks in the fridge, so I like to keep it on hand anytime I’m in the mood for a fun drink.
- Soda Water – It balances the tart lime and alcohol and gives the cocktail a fun fizz.
- Ice – You can’t make a cool, refreshing mojito without it!
What Is a Mojito?
Though there is no agreed upon origin story for the mojito, the cocktail most likely originated in Cuba. All its basic constituents are native to the island: cane sugar, rum, lime, mint. Add in the soda water and you’ve got yourself a classic mojito.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lemon Juice Have Calories?
Yes, lemon juice contains a small amount of calories.
Any alternative to soda water?
You can use tonic water or sparkling water instead.
Can I add fruits to it?
Yes. Berries or tropical fruits like pineapple pair well with this drink.
About this recipe
Our sparkling virgin mojito is a tangy and minty beverage perfect for a lazy afternoon, a cocktail party, or a festive family gathering. Packed with fresh lime and crisp mint leaves, it’s the go-to mocktail to enjoy any time.
Ingredients
Serves: –+
Per serving
Calories: 160 kcal
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Method
- Muddle sugar and mint leaves together in a pitcher until leaves are well broken down.
- Add limes and muddle until limes are juiced.
- Pour rum into sugar mixture; add soda water and stir until sugar is dissolved.
