Cocktails
Mojito
Mojito is a cocktail made with Light Rum, Lime, Sugar, and Mint. The listed recipe is muddled and served in a Highball Glass.
At a Glance
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 5 ingredients, muddled drink, requires muddler
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Ingredients
- 2-3 ozLight rumBase Spirit
- Juice of 1LimeFruit
- 2 tspSugarSweetener
- 2-4MintGarnish
- to tasteSoda waterMixer
How to Make It
- Muddle mint leaves with sugar and lime juice.Muddled
- Add a splash of soda water and fill the glass with cracked ice.Fill
- Pour the rum and top with soda water.Pour
- Garnish and serve with straw.Garnish
Why it works
Why the Mojito works
The Mojito works because mint aroma and lime acidity make rum feel brighter. The drink depends on freshness and balance: too much sugar makes it heavy, while too little makes it sharp.
How to Serve
- Glass
- Highball Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Ice
- Method
- Muddled
Taste
What does a Mojito taste like?
A Mojito is light, minty, citrusy and refreshing. Lime brings acidity, mint adds aroma, and soda water keeps the drink longer and less dense than many shaken cocktails.
Primary flavours
Supporting notes
Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.
Estimated sensory profile
- Bright and citrusy
Practical notes
Common mistakes
Common mistakes
Avoid crushing the mint too aggressively, because bruised mint can taste harsh. Gently press or clap the mint to release aroma, then keep the drink cold and well mixed.
About this drink
The Mojito is strongly associated with Havana and Cuban rum culture, but its exact origin is debated. Earlier mixtures of cane spirit, lime, sugar and mint are often discussed as ancestors, which is why the drink feels closer to a long Cuban highball than a modern invented cocktail.
When to serve
- SummerSuggested from its citrus and sparkling notes.
Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.
Diet & lifestyle
Compatible, based on the listed ingredients
Not compatible
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Reviewed ingredient substitutions
Light Rum2-3 oz
Sugar2 tsp
Mint2-4
Soda Waterto taste
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CaipirinhaBoth are refreshing, lime-forward drinks built with muddled citrus and sugar.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I make a Mojito at home?
- Yes. The Mojito uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.