Bacardi Mojito

INTRODUCTION:This classic cocktail is a combination of a few simple ingredients, resulting in one of the most refreshing and balanced drink that’s not too sweet nor too tart. Although when crafted correctly this drink take a bit more labor than many mixed drinks, due to lost task of muddling fresh ingredients, however its worth every drop of “sweat” you put into making one of these summertime delicacies. Cheers!

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What Is a Mojito?

A mojito is a rum-based drink that originated in Cuba. This cocktail uses fresh ingredients that typically were readily available in Cuba (white rum, lime, mint, and sugar). Finished off with a bit club soda which helps add to the perfect balance of this cocktail.

What does a mojito taste like?

Traditional Mojitos are a refreshing balance of both tart and sweet. You’ll taste lime with notes of mint that marry nicely over ice. When made properly mojitos can be made with all fresh ingredients making the flavors just a bit livelier than your typical specialty cocktail from the bar.

What fresh herb is used in a mojito cocktail?

Standard mojitos are served in a highball glass with fresh mint leaves typically. This mint herb leaf isn’t just for show, mixologist usually give these leaves a nice smack to allow all the aromatics to infuse into the cocktail.

How many calories in a mojito?

Most fresh ingredient mojitos will land around 220 to 240 calories depending on your choice of rum, as the rest of the ingredients are fairly calorie friendly.

Taste: Tart, Sweet

Occasion: Summer, Beach vacation

Preparation Time: 5min

Glassware Type: High Ball Glass

Tools: A Jigger or Measuring Cup, Muddler

INGREDIENTS:

(1 1/2oz) Bacardi White Rum
(3oz) Fresh Lime Juice

(2 tbs) Granulated Sugar or Simple Syrup
(5oz) Club soda
2-3 Lime wedges

5-10 Mint Leaves
Ice

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INSTRUCTIONS:

Place mint leaves and lime 1 wedge into a glass.
Use a muddler and muddle. (This releases mint oils and lime juice)
Add remaining lime wedges and sugar, then muddle again. (Do not strain the first mixture)

Fill the glass halfway with ice.
Smack and add 1-2 mint leaves then fill the remainder of the glass with ice.
Add your rum and top with club soda.

Serve with a straw and enjoy!

FAQ:

Can you make a vodka mojito?

Absolutely. Many people opt to make this recipe with vodka for many reasons, and it’s still a great cocktail.

How to make a vodka mojito?

To make a vodka mojito you’ll muddle fresh lime, mint, and sugar in a glass. Once muddled fill your glass with ice followed by a shot of vodka, then top it off with club soda serve and enjoy.

Bacardi Mojito

his classic cocktail is a combination of a few simple ingredients, resulting in one of the most refreshing and balanced drink that’s not too sweet nor too tart. Although when crafted correctly this drink take a bit more labor than many mixed drinks, due to lost task of muddling fresh ingredients, however its worth every drop of “sweat” you put into making one of these summertime delicacies. Cheers!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, cocktail

Servings 1 serving

Calories 224 kcal

Equipment

High Ball Glass
Jigger or Measuring Cup
Muddler

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Bacardi White Rum
3 oz Fresh Lime Juice
2 tbs Granulated Sugar or Simple Syrup

5 oz Club soda
2-3 Lime wedges
5-10 Mint Leaves

Instructions

Place mint leaves and lime 1 wedge into a glass.
Use a muddler and muddle. (This releases mint oils and lime juice)

Add remaining lime wedges and sugar, then muddle again. (Do not strain the first mixture)
Fill the glass halfway with ice.
Smack and add 1-2 mint leaves then fill the remainder of the glass with ice.

Add your rum and top with club soda.
Serve with a straw and enjoy!

Notes

Can you make a vodka mojito?

Absolutely. Many people opt to make this recipe with vodka for many reasons, and it’s still a great cocktail.

How to make a vodka mojito?

To make a vodka mojito you’ll muddle fresh lime, mint, and sugar in a glass. Once muddled fill your glass with ice followed by a shot of vodka, then top it off with club soda serve and enjoy.

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Bacardi Mojito

Bacardi Mojito

What Is a Mojito?

What does a mojito taste like?

What fresh herb is used in a mojito cocktail?

How many calories in a mojito?

INGREDIENTS:

QUICK SHOP

INSTRUCTIONS:

FAQ:

Can you make a vodka mojito?

How to make a vodka mojito?