Description
Learn how to make a 5 minute Mojito, a classic Cuban cocktail made with silver rum, fresh mint, lime juice, and a splash of simple syrup. It’s the perfect refreshing summer drink, and comes together in only 2 simple steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 mint leaves
- 1 oz lime juice (freshly squeezed), plus 1 lime cut into slices
- 2 oz silver rum
- 1 oz simple syrup
- a splash of sparkling water to finish
- ice
Instructions
- Muddle. Add half of the mint with a few slices of lime and muddle in a glass. Add ice, lime juice, rum, simple syrup and mix well.
- Serve. Top with sparkling water, a slice of lime and fresh mint.
Notes
To make a quick simple syrup, mix together equal parts white granulated sugar and hot water. Mix to dissolve.
