Mojito Recipe

Written by
Hector Rodriguez
A Puerto Rico native and former food service professional, Hector Rodriguez develops recipes inspired by the Caribbean and Latin America.
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Hector Rodriguez
Updated 06/16/21
Mojitos

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Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 5 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Yield: 1 cocktail
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
194 Calories
0g Fat
21g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 39mg 195%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 141mg 3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

The mojito was born in Havana, Cuba, and is a classic highball. Many variations of the drink abound, but this recipe calls for the five customary ingredients of mint, rum, powdered sugar, lime, and club soda. This fashionable yet traditional mojito is perfect for any summer occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 4 mint leaves

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

  • 2 ounces white rum

  • 2 ounces club soda

  • 1 sprig mint, for garnish

  • 1 ounce crushed ice

Steps to Make It

  1. Put the mint leaves into a Collins glass and squeeze the lime juice over them.

  2. Add the powdered sugar and then muddle the mint, lime juice, and sugar together.

  3. Add crushed ice.

  4. Stir in the rum and top off with the club soda.

  5. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Note: Yerba buena is the best variety of mint to use in this drink.

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