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The Real Mojito
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
10 minutes
Traditional Cuban mojito: beloved by pirates and Caribbean locals.
Ingredients:
  • 10 fresh mint leaves
  • 0.5 medium lime, cut into 3 wedges, divided
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
  • 1 cup ice cubes, or as needed
  • 1.5 fluid ounces white rum
  • 0.5 cup club soda, or as needed
Instructions:
  • In a sturdy glass, muddle mint leaves and a lime wedge to release the mint oils and lime juice.
  • Add in the rest of the lime wedges and incorporate 2 tablespoons of sugar, then muddle once more to extract all the lime juice. Keep the mixture unstrained.
  • Fill the glass with ice, leaving a little space at the top.
  • Add the rum and top off with club soda.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste by incorporating additional sugar as needed.