The Mojito is Cuba's famous highball: crisp white rum, fresh mint, lime and a splash of soda. It is light, refreshing and perfect for a New Zealand summer.
Classic Mojito Recipe
Ingredients (serves 1)
- 50ml white rum
- 25ml fresh lime juice (about half a lime)
- 2 tsp caster sugar or 15ml sugar syrup
- 8–10 fresh mint leaves
- Soda water, to top
- Crushed ice
Method
- Gently press the mint leaves with the sugar and lime juice in a highball glass. Don't shred the mint, or it will turn bitter.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice and pour in the rum.
- Stir well to mix and chill.
- Top with soda water and garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge.
Tip: Slap the mint sprig between your hands before garnishing to release its aroma.
Which Rum Is Best for a Mojito?
A light white rum is traditional. Bacardi Superior and Havana Club 3 Year Old are both excellent choices. Explore more in our rum collection or the Havana Club range.
Mojito Variations
- Strawberry Mojito: muddle two fresh strawberries with the mint.
- Passionfruit Mojito: add the pulp of one passionfruit.
- Coconut Mojito: swap half the rum for Malibu.
- Virgin Mojito: leave out the rum and top with extra soda or lemonade.
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FAQs
What rum goes in a Mojito?
White rum, such as Bacardi Superior or Havana Club 3 Year Old.
Should I use crushed or cubed ice?
Crushed ice is traditional and chills the drink quickly, but cubed ice works if that is all you have.
Can I make a jug of Mojitos?
Yes. Multiply the recipe, muddle the mint, sugar and lime in a jug, add rum and ice, then top with soda just before serving.
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