The bracing combination of citrus and mint is an excellent foil for sweet rum in this classic Cuban cocktail. White rum is preferred over darker types for its clarity of color. Served over ice and topped off with soda water, mojitos are ideal thirst-quenchers for summer parties.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Time 5m
Yield Makes 1 drink
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In the bottom of a highball or Collins glass, muddle mint leaves with simple syrup for a few seconds until mint starts to break down. Fill glass with ice, then add rum and lime juice; stir to combine. Top with soda water and garnish with mint sprig.
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bakary demba
dembab82@yahoo.comThis mojito is the best! It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour.
md din islam
d-md@gmail.comI love this mojito recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
M Sanwal Jatt
m67@hotmail.co.ukThis mojito is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day. It's so refreshing and flavorful.
Paul Greatman
greatmanpaul@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a fan of rum, but this mojito is still delicious. The lime and mint flavors really shine through.
jimbaa tamang
tamang.jimbaa29@hotmail.comThis mojito is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can use all fresh ingredients.
Mausham Magar
m-m@yahoo.comI made this mojito for my friends last night and they raved about it! They said it was the best mojito they've ever had.
Sandy Knott
sandy-knott@yahoo.comThis mojito is the perfect summer drink! It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love the combination of lime, mint, and rum.
Joseph Charles
j_c@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of mojitos, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so well-balanced and refreshing. I love the subtle sweetness from the simple syrup.
Amaya Harris
amaya85@aol.comThis mojito is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can use fresh ingredients from my garden. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a relaxing evening.
Rosan Kshetri
r_k5@yahoo.comI made this mojito for a party last weekend and everyone loved it! It was the perfect drink to cool down on a hot summer day. I'll definitely be making it again.
Tony Hoyos
t-h@gmail.comThis mojito recipe is the best! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of lime, mint, and rum. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my friends.