Cocktails
The Real Mojito
1 serving
servings10 minutes
active time10 minutes
total timeIngredients
10 fresh mint leaves
½ medium lime, cut into 3 wedges, divided
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
1 cup ice cubes, or as needed
1 ½ fluid ounces white rum
½ cup club soda, or as needed
Directions
Gather the ingredients.
Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler and crush to release mint oils and lime juice.
Add remaining lime wedges and 2 tablespoons sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture.
Fill the glass almost to the top with ice.
Pour in rum and fill the glass with club soda.
Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired.
Nutrition
Serving Size
-
Calories
203 kcal
Total Fat
0 g
Saturated Fat
-
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Trans Fat
-
Cholesterol
-
Sodium
11 mg
Total Carbohydrate
29 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Total Sugars
-
Protein
0 g
1 serving
servings10 minutes
active time10 minutes
total time