Mojito Cocktail Recipe

Despite controversy over it’s exact origin, Cuba is thought to be the place of birth of the mojito. As it was known that the local Indians had certain remedies for tropical illnesses, a small party of sailors landed on Cuba and brought back an effective medicine made from a moon shine rum-type alcohol mixed with mint, lime, and sugar cane syrup.

A drink called El Draque, or the Cuban moonshine, was introduced to Cuba by pirate Drake who soon substituted rum for the moonshine. The drink became known as the Mojito after the rum replaced the moonshine. An ideal cocktail for any summer occasion, this trendy version of the mojito is classic yet stylish.

Cocktail strength (from 1 to 10 scale)

The strength of Mojito Cocktail Recipe is 4 out of 10.

Nutrition (calories per serving)

The estimated calories of Mojito Cocktail Recipe is 255 calories per serving.

Preparation time (minutes)

The time it takes to create Mojito Cocktail Recipe is 5 minutes.

Glass

• collins glass

Ingredients (ML/OZ)

• 2 oz white rum
• 2 oz club soda
• 1 lime
• 1 tsp powdered sugar
• 4 mint leaves
• 1 sprig of mint (for garnish)

Steps to Make It

• In a collins glass, put the mint leaves and squeeze the lime juice over them.
• Add the powdered sugar.
• Muddle the lime juice, mint, and sugar together, add crushed ice.
• Pour the rum into the gla, top off with the club soda.
• Finish it with a mint sprig garnish then serve. Enjoy.

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