Description
This Mint-Lime Mojito is crisp, refreshing, and bursting with bright citrus and cooling mint. Made with fresh lime juice, muddled mint, white rum, and a splash of sparkling water, it’s the perfect drink for warm days, parties, or whenever you need a fresh, invigorating cocktail. 🍋🌿✨
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 fresh mint leaves (plus more for garnish)
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar or simple syrup
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 ounces white rum
- Ice
- Sparkling water or club soda
- Lime slices, for garnish
Instructions
- In a sturdy glass, add the mint leaves, sugar (or simple syrup), and lime wedges.
- Muddle gently to release the mint oils and lime juice.
- Add the rum and fill the glass with ice.
- Top with sparkling water or club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with extra mint leaves and lime slices.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors!
Notes
💡 Tip: For a fruity twist, try adding fresh berries, mango puree, or pineapple juice. For a mocktail version, simply omit the rum—still delicious and refreshing!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Muddled
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 8mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mojito, mint mojito, lime cocktail, summer drink, refreshing cocktail, Cuban mojito