Cuban Mojito

This is a traditional mojito recipe, very similar to the drinks I enjoyed in Varadero, Cuba. The muddling and the order of the ingredients helps ensure that all the flavors are well blended. Serve with a straw and a decorative stir stick to keep the different flavors well mixed together. Mint sprigs may be used for a garnish instead of lime wedges. Enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 148 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• ½ cup white rum
• 4 sprigs fresh mint
• 2 cups crushed ice
• 2 cups club soda
• 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges
• 2 wedges lime, as garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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