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Mojito

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Ingredients

  • - 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
  • - 1 whole Lime, cut into wedges
  • - 15 g (1 tbsp) Granulated sugar (or simple syrup)
  • - 60 ml (2 fl oz) White rum
  • - 90 ml (3 fl oz) Soda water
  • - 1 cup Ice cubes

Method

  1. Place the mint leaves and lime wedges into a tall glass along with the sugar.
  2. Gently muddle the mint and lime, pressing just enough to release the lime juice and mint oils without shredding the leaves.
  3. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  4. Pour the white rum over the ice.
  5. Top with soda water and stir gently with a bar spoon to combine.
  6. Garnish with an extra sprig of mint and serve immediately with a straw.

Introduction: The Mojito, a highball of white rum, lime, sugar, mint and soda water, is Cuba's most globally recognised cocktail,
with roots traced to 19th-century Havana bars where sailors and dockworkers mixed rum with fresh lime and mint.

Cultural Background: The Mojito, a highball of white rum, lime, sugar, mint and soda water, is Cuba's most globally recognised cocktail,
with roots traced to 19th-century Havana bars where sailors and dockworkers mixed rum with fresh lime and mint.
Its clean, refreshing profile made it a favourite well beyond the island, but the classic preparation, gently muddled
rather than crushed, remains rooted in traditional Havana bartending technique.

Tips: Muddle gently — over-muddling the mint releases bitter chlorophyll and makes the drink taste grassy. Use fresh lime juice rather than bottled for the correct bright, authentic flavour.

Variations: A version substituting dark rum gives a deeper, slightly molasses-forward flavour. A non-alcoholic 'virgin mojito' omits the rum and adds extra soda water. Already fully plant-based as written.

Storage: Best made fresh and consumed immediately; not suitable for advance preparation.

Reheating: Not applicable — served cold.

Nutrition: Per serving: 150 kcal, 0g protein, 12g carbohydrates, 0g fat, 0.5g fibre, 5mg sodium.

FAQs

Q: What rum works best?
A: A light-bodied white rum is traditional, allowing the mint and lime to remain the dominant flavours.

Q: Can I make a pitcher for a party?
A: Yes, multiply the ingredients and muddle in batches, adding ice and soda water just before serving to keep the fizz.