Make a delicious Mojito!

This covers how to make a basic Mojito, which is a rum based cocktail of Cuban origin.

Many people choose to modify this recipe by adding flavors like pomegranate and strawberry, so feel free to get creative.

Step 1: Get your ingredients and equipment

Ingredients that you will need include

- fresh mint
- limes
- ice
- club soda
- rum (this depends on your taste. I like mine sweeter, so I use passion fruit rum. If you like the classic, strong mojito, I would stick with a plain white rum).
- simple syrup (sugar + water)

Equipment that you will need includes

- glass (size just depends on how much you want - if you want to get technical, use a highball)
- something to muddle with (I use a pestle, but you could use the handle of your spatula, if you're stuck)
- a cup larger than the one you're drinking out of or a cocktail shaker.

Comments

[ab727]

was checking youtube and came upon an ad for bacardi mojito and from that I got the idea. Earlier I used to have only vodka-fill the whole glass with ice cubes and then fill 1/4 glass with vodka and the rest with a lemon cold-drink like marinda or limca. Put two slices of lemon and stir once. This rum thing is new to me. Will make it asap. thanks for all the photos.

[bluenevus]

It's worth pointing out that you've cut the ends off the limes first - lots of people say those ends are very bitter and can spoil the drink!

[Bethalias]

Thanks for this recipe. It've always wanted to make a mojito but most directions are complicated. This was simple and easy! Cheers!

[pyro13]

Looks Tasty.