Classic Mojito

Classic Mojito

from leitesculinaria.com
5 min
1 servings

This classic mojito, made with mint leaves, rum, sugar, freshly squeezed lime, and club soda, is considered a traditional Cuban highball.

Ingredients

  • 12 mint leaves with stems, preferably spearmint, plus more for garnish
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar* or granulated sugar, plus more to taste
  • 2 1/2 ounces white rum
  • Ice
  • 2 ounces club soda, or more, if desired
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Using a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon, muddle the mint, lime juice, and sugar in an 8-ounce glass until the mint is gently bruised.

  2. 2

    Stir in the rum and add some ice. Top it off with club soda. Add Angostura bitters, if using. Garnish the mojito with a sprig of mint. Originally published September 02, 2015.