Adults Only: Classic Mojito
This drink contains rum and is for adults 21 and older only. A mojito is fresh mint and lime muddled with sugar, then topped with white rum, club soda, and ice. Scale the people count in the app to 2, 4, 6, or 8 — ingredients adjust from this base of 4 servings.
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Food safety
Contains alcohol: serve only to adults 21 and older, never to anyone who will drive, and keep it out of reach of children. Rinse mint and scrub limes under running water before using. Use a clean scoop for ice.
Allergens: None listed
Equipment
- muddler or wooden spoon
- 4 tall glasses
- jigger or measuring spoons
- knife
- cutting board
- long spoon
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 3 limes, cut into wedges
- 8 teaspoons sugar
- 8 ounces white rum
- 2 cups club soda, chilled
- 4 cups ice cubes
Directions
1. Rinse the mint under running water and pat dry. Scrub the limes and cut them into wedges.
2. Divide the mint, lime wedges, and sugar among 4 tall glasses.
3. Press the mint and lime gently with a muddler 5 or 6 times to release the juice and mint oils. Do not shred the leaves.
4. Fill each glass with ice.
5. Pour 2 ounces (60 ml) of white rum into each glass.
6. Top each glass with about 1/2 cup club soda and stir gently from the bottom. Serve right away.
Skill taught
Muddling mint gently to release its oils without tearing it to bits.
Affordable substitution
Use bottled lime juice (about 1 tablespoon per glass) and grow your own mint in a pot.
Optional variation
Virgin Mojito: skip the rum and top each glass with about 3/4 cup club soda instead, for an alcohol-free drink anyone can enjoy.
Leftovers & storage
Mix mojitos to order and do not store mixed drinks. Refrigerate leftover mint wrapped in a damp paper towel and use within 3 days.