Rum · Highball · Herbaceous
Classic Mojito Recipe
Mint, lime, crushed ice, rum — the drink that reminds everyone why rum exists.
- Prep Time
- 2 min
- Method
- Built
- Glass
- Highball glass
- Strength
- Light
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Last updated September 20, 2026
About the Classic Mojito
The Mojito's history is genuinely contested — some accounts trace it to 16th-century privateer Francis Drake's crew, though most historians treat this as legend. Its modern form is generally placed in Havana bars in the early-to-mid 1900s, popularized further by Hemingway's association with El Floridita.
Ingredients
- White rum2 oz
- Fresh lime juice1 oz
- Simple syrup¾ oz
- Mint leaves8–10, muddled
- Soda water~2 oz, to top
Method
- Measure and pour the fresh lime juice and simple syrup into the glass.
- Add the mint leaves.
- Muddle the mint gently.
- Measure and pour the white rum into the glass.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Swizzle to combine.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with a slapped mint sprig.
Glass & Garnish
Highball glass, packed with crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig bouquet and a lime wheel.
Notes
Over-muddling turns mint bitter fast. No crushed-ice machine? Cracked cubes work. Pairs well with light seafood.
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