Classic Mojito
from delish.com
Cinco de Mayo
5 min
The mojito is a simple cocktail with just a few, easy-to-find ingredients. The combination of fresh mint, lime, and a bit of sugar is completely refreshing.
Ingredients
- 10fresh mint leaves, plus more for serving
- 2 oz.light rum
- 1 oz.fresh lime juice
- ½ oz.simple syrup
- soda water, for topping off
- 1lime wheel
Directions
- 1
In a Collins glass, combine mint, rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Gently muddle mint until wilted, 15 to 20 seconds; do not break the leaves.
- 2
Fill glass with ice and top off with soda water. Gently stir to combine, then garnish with lime wheel and more mint leaves.