The Best Mojitos
Mojitos are just the thing for parties, gatherings, or a warm evening on the porch. We have made and remade Mojitos until we got the recipe just right.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
For the Infused Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole, fresh mint leaves
For the Mojitos:
- 1 medium lime
- 24 whole mint leaves, no stems
- 6 ounces white rum
- Club soda or lemon-lime sparkling water to top off
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a small pot over medium heat; bring to a boil.
- Add 1 cup mint leaves, boil 1 minute, then remove from heat and let sit 30 minutes to infuse.
- Strain infused syrup into a container and set aside.
- Remove from heat and let sit 30 minutes to infuse. Strain infused syrup into a container and set aside. Strain infused syrup into a container and set aside.
- Cut the lime into quarters. Squeeze the juice into a highball glass, then drop in the squeezed wedges.
- Add half the mint leaves and muddle gently just to bruise them — don't crush, or the mint turns bitter.
- Fill the glasses with ice to the top. Add 3 ounces rum and 2 ounces of simple syrup to each glass. Top with club soda, gently stir, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitutions: Try it with strawberries, raspberries, or a splash of ginger beer instead of club soda.
- Storage: Any leftover syrup can be stored in the fridge for future use. It lasts 1-2 months.
- Serving: We love our Mojitos with fresh and chunky salsa, totally homemade tacos, and anything else that you're craving. You can have a full Mexican feast, paired with this classic drink.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg