Classic Mojito Recipe

Here’s a classic mojito recipe, perfectly balanced with lime, rum, and fresh mint! This iconic Cuban cocktail is refreshing and just sweet enough.

Is there a cocktail more refreshing than a mojito? Of all the classic cocktails, this iconic Cuban drink is one of the best. Here’s a perfect mojito recipe: not too sweet, sparkling and fresh with mint. Like the margarita, the real version has less sugar and more flavor than in bars and pre-mixes. It’s perfect for sipping on the terrace and just as good in the middle of winter when you’re dreaming of the beach. Here’s exactly how to make an easy mojito!

Want to create a batch for a crowd? Try the mojito pitcher instead!

How do you make a mojito?

The Mojito is a sparkling cocktail from Havana, Cuba. The origins of the mojito are unclear: some say it was invented in the 15th century, others in the 18th century with the birth of the Bacardi rum company. In any case, its place as an iconic Cuban cocktail was cemented in the 1930s when Ernest Hemingway helped popularize the drink.

It is on the International Bartender Association’s list of official IBA cocktails. This means it has an “exact” definition, although of course it’s interpreted differently by bartenders around the world! Here’s what goes into a classic mojito recipe:

To do this, simply crush the mint, add the lime juice, rum, and simple syrup, and shake in a cocktail shaker. Then fill the glass with club soda before serving. Wondering how to confuse? Continue reading.

The correct way to chop mint

Grinding gently crushes herbs or fruits to release their juice. This technique is commonly used in cocktails because it allows the flavors to blend better than simply tossing a sprig of mint straight into the drink. Is there a good way to get confused? Indeed they exist! Here’s how to muddle mint…right:

• Place the mint leaves in the bottom of a shaker. If you don’t have one, you can use a large metal mug or bowl.
• Use a wooden cocktail pestle or unfinished wooden spoon, soft Mash the mint several times to release the juice. Don’t crush the mint very hard! The key to confusion is a light touch.

Want more ideas for using mint? Try these best mint recipes or these mint cocktails.

Just Sweet Enough Mojito

The best part about this mojito recipe: it’s just sweet enough! So many mojito recipes can be like drinking sugar water. This one is sweet enough to be refreshing but not overly sweet. Of course, if you like your drinks sweeter, you can add more sweeteners at will. Depending on your preference, there are two ways to sweeten this mojito recipe:

• Simple Syrup: Using simple syrup is ultra-classic! You can buy it or it’s easy to make at home. Here’s how to make simple syrup.
• maple syrup: Pure maple syrup is a fantastic natural cocktail sweetener! It has a nuanced flavor and a mild way of sweetening beverages. It doesn’t taste like maple, just adds a natural sweetness.

The best ice cream for a mojito: crushed or cubed?

One last thing about this easy mojito before we get to this recipe! Many purists argue about the correct ice for a mojito: crushed ice or ice cubes. During our research we found the following: Crushed ice melts faster. So when adding sparkling water as part of a drink, you should use ice cubes, not crushed ice, which can further dilute it.

With this theory: since carbonated water is added to this mojito as part of the cocktail, You should use ice cubes And not crushed ice ! Now you know. Of course, as with any cocktail “rule,” you can break it at any time. If you prefer crushed ice: be our guest! It would be just as delicious. (But a few cocktails where crushed ice is a must… Cranberry Vodka, Berry Vodka Smash, and Whiskey Smash!)

Variations on Mojito Recipes!

Here are some cocktails that are similar to the mojito and some fun variations! Prepare these mojito recipes if you want to mix everything up:

When to serve a mojito

A mojito is always fun and festive, perfect for parties and entertaining or a casual evening sipping alone! It’s great like:

Rather classic cocktails

Here are a few more of our classic top cocktails that you might enjoy as well:

• Piña Colada The best Piña Colada recipe you will find! It only takes 5 ingredients and 5 minutes. Obligatory umbrella! (Also: There is an empty version.)
• Paloma Cocktail A cousin of the classic margarita, this easy Mexican cocktail recipe features tequila with grapefruit instead of lime!
• Tom Collins This popular, light and sparkling gin cocktail! This is how this soft drink is prepared: and don’t forget the cherry.
• Lemon Drop Martini A tangy classic cocktail, perfectly balanced and refreshing, served with a sugar rim and a lemon twist.