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    Home » Recipes » Cocktails » A Simpler Mojito

    Last Updated: Sep 2, 2022 by Angela G.

    A Simpler Mojito

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    **You must be 21 or older to enjoy this beverage! Please drink responsibly**

    Oh, Mojitos! Your sweet minty, limes go so well with that splash of rum and bubbly soda. I've had a few requests to feature the Mojito this Friday so here it is! It took me awhile to learn how to make a good one. It wasn't until I actually took a mixology class where I learned a few tricks of the trade, that I was able to humbly perfect my mojito. Now, just a disclaimer, this might not be 100% authentic because I do use simple syrup instead of trying to get sugar to dissolve into a cold beverage. Does this ever work? If so, prove to me how! Until then, I will use my simple syrup. Or maybe people just enjoy large chunks of sugar at the bottom of their beverage? If so, this recipe is not for you. 😉

    Mason Jar Cocktail Shaker Set with Muddler So one thing you are going to need/want is a muddler. If you're a big mojito drinker, then maybe you'll want to invest in a proper muddler and if so, might as well get a whole cocktail shaker kits that includes a muddler. If mojito making is just an occasional endeavor, you can get away with using a spatula handle if it's rounded, on one end or a pestle if you own a mortar and pestle set.

    Another tip is to make your simple syrup ahead of time so it's chilled when you use it. I like to make a batch of simple syrup and store it in the fridge so it's ready to go come happy hour. I have a super easy little system for making simple syrup involving a mason jar and a special lid that has a pour spout.

    The final little tip I'll tell you about making the perfect mojito, which I learned from a seasoned bartender, is to not over muddle your mint. You should not be shredding other otherwise tearing your mint leaves! You just gently press the leaves with your muddler a few times and the oils in the mint will release. OK, ready to make some mojitos?!

    A Simpler Mojito - Try this recipe using simple syrup if you've had trouble getting sugar to dissolve when you've made mojitos in the past.

    A Simpler Mojito

    Author: Angela G.
    A simpler yet still delicious Mojito recipe using simple syrup. Try this if you've had trouble getting sugar to dissolve when you've made mojitos in the past.
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    Course: Cocktails
    Cuisine: American
    Skill Level: Easy
    Recipe Type: Alcoholic Beverage, Memorial Day, Summer
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 Servings
    Yield: 1 mojito

    Ingredients 

    • 4-6 mint leaves remove stems
    • ½ lime cut into wedges or sliced
    • Crushed ice
    • 2 oz simple syrup
    • 2 oz white rum
    • 2 oz club soda
    • Garnish with mint and a wedge of lime

    Instructions

    • Squeeze juice from limes into a highball glass then add mint leaves. Using a muddler gently press the leaves to release their oils. Be careful not to tear the leaves.
    • Add crushed ice to glass then rum, simple syrup and then top off with soda water.
    • Garnish glass with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint leaves.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
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