Cuban Mojito

This Cuban mojito blends sugar, fresh lime juice, mint sprigs, rum, and club soda for a sweet, citrusy refreshing drink perfect on a hot summer day.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 4 sprigs fresh mint
• 2 cups club soda
• 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges
• 2 cups crushed ice, or as needed
• 0.5 cup white rum

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place 1 teaspoon sugar each into two 12-ounce glasses. Squeeze juice from a lime wedge into each glass and drop in the wedge. Place 2 mint sprigs into each glass. Use a spoon or muddler to mash lime mixture together in the bottom of the glasses.

Step 2

Fill each glass about half full with crushed ice. Pour 1/4 cup rum into each glass. Fill the glasses with club soda, stir, and garnish with remaining lime wedges.