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Cuban mojito beverage on a blue background with limes and fresh mint leaves. mint, lime and white rum. | www.CuriousCuisiniere.com
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Classic Cuban Mojito

The classic Cuban Mojito cocktail is a sweet and citrusy beverage made with fresh mint and white rum. Grab a taste of the Caribbean!
Yield: 1 drink
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Caribbean
Servings: 1 person
Author: Recipe from The New York Bartender's Guide with slight adaptations by CuriousCuisiniere

Ingredients

  • 1 oz lime juice, (roughly ½ large lime, juiced)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 5 mint leaves (preferably spearmint)
  • 2 oz white rum
  • crushed ice

Instructions

  • Combine the lime juice, sugar, and mint leaves in a glass. Muddle with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, until the sugar is dissolved. 
  • Add the rum and mix. 
  • Pour the mixture over ice.