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Mojito Extra

Mojito Extra is a cocktail made with Mint, Lemon Juice, Dark Rum, and Club Soda. It is served in a Collins Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic19.5% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

298 kcalCalories
19.5%ABV
0.8gSugar
2.1gCarbs
3.08Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 5 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Put mint with lemon juice in a glas, mash the mint with a spoon, ice, rum & fill up with club soda.Fill
  2. Top it with Angostura.Top

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Mojito Extra cold and taste the citrus balance before adding extra sugar. Fresh citrus usually makes the biggest difference. It is commonly matched with bbq, steak, grilled meat style pairings.

Taste

What does Mojito Extra taste like?

Mojito Extra is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.

Primary flavours

SpiceCitrus

Supporting notes

BitterCaramelMolassesVanillaMineral

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Dry finish

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Mojito Extra is right for you

Mojito Extra is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 19.5% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Mojito Extra if...

Skip Mojito Extra if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.

When to serve

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

BBQSteakGrilled Meat

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Mint1/2 handful

Fresh Mint LeavesGood swap
How much to use
Use a similar amount and gently clap or muddle depending on the recipe.
What changes
Fresh mint leaves are usually a close substitute for mint.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lemon Juice3 cl

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes
Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Dark Rum1/8 L Jamaican

Aged RumWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; taste before changing sweetener.
What changes
Aged rum can replace dark rum when a somewhat drier, oak-led profile is acceptable.
Light RumWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect less depth and dark sugar character.
What changes
Light rum can replace dark rum only when a lighter, cleaner result is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Club Soda1/8 L

Soda WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Soda water is usually a close substitute for club soda.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Angostura Bitters8 drops

Aromatic BittersWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the recipe’s dash count and taste before adding more.
What changes
Another aromatic bitters can replace Angostura when some change in spice and fruit character is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Orange BittersNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Start with the recipe’s dash count and taste; the result will lose some baking-spice character.
What changes
Orange bitters can replace Angostura only when a brighter, more citrus-led result is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Mojito Extra at home?
Yes. The Mojito Extra uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.