Classic mojito in a highball glass with mint, ice and an Ember Botanicals dried lime garnish

Mojito Recipe – The Classic Cuban Rum Cocktail

A classic Mojito is fresh, bright and incredibly easy to make at home. White rum, lime, mint, sugar and soda come together in one of the world’s most refreshing cocktails, finished with an Ember Botanicals dried lime wheel for a clean, bar-quality serve.

Prep Time
5 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
1
Glassware
Highball Glass

Ingredients

  • - 50ml white rum
  • - 25ml fresh lime juice
  • - 2 tsp caster sugar or 15ml sugar syrup
  • - 8–10 fresh mint leaves
  • - Soda water
  • - Crushed or cubed ice
  • - 1 Ember Botanicals dried lime wheel, to garnish

Method

  1. Add the mint, lime juice and sugar to a highball glass.
  2. Gently press the mint with a muddler or spoon to release the aroma without tearing it to pieces.
  3. Add the white rum.
  4. Fill the glass with crushed or cubed ice.
  5. Stir well to combine and chill.
  6. Top with soda water.
  7. Give the drink one final gentle stir.
  8. Finish with an Ember Botanicals dried lime wheel.

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