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Simple and Best Mojito Recipe

Published: Aug 7, 2017 · Modified: Apr 16, 2023 by Ben · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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Classic Mojito cocktail on a wood table with a lime and mint in background.

A Mojito is like the tropics in a glass. This is our Best Mojito Recipe and it is going to make you want more of this classic rum and mint cocktail.

Mojito on a picnic table with mint, ice, and a whole lime.

We are entering the dog days of August and all of this heat can make for some sweaty days when I have outside chores to complete. Sure, I might go for a nice summertime beer, but mojitos are really a great summer drink. With origins in Cuba, it is no surprise that it is a drink meant for the hottest days. If you are going to make a Mojito, why not do it right?

Mojito Ingredients on a white table.

My best Mojito recipe

For my best Mojito recipe, I have decided to go the extra step of making fine sugar. You probably will be ok with just normal granular sugar, but this is my choice. It dissolves better and I just like to make things complicated, I guess. 😉 I do talk about sugar for the Mojito in a previous post. Also, I am liberal with the sugar. This is a sweet drink and perhaps 100 years ago they did not have as much of a sweet tooth as I do today. For my best Mojito recipe, I am not being shy with the sugar. Don't like it? Use less.

Overhead shot of the classic Mojito recipe. There is ice, mint, and lime on the counter around the classic cocktail.

One thing I noticed about many other recipes is that they do not muddle the lime with the rind, but just the juice. I like the idea of using the entirety of the fruit. I think it looks nicer, adds some of the lime essences, and it adds a nice rustic look and feel to the drink. When I pour that shaker out, I want there to be no mistake that they are looking at the best Mojito recipe. Finally, I use Bacardi for my rum. So, get out your party hats and make a mojito today.

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Mojito on a picnic table with mint, ice, and a whole lime.

Mojito

★★★★★ 4.9 from 7 reviews
  • Author: Ben Myhre
  • Prep Time: 1 Minute
  • Cook Time: 4 Minutes
  • Total Time: 5 Minutes
  • Yield: 1 Cocktail 1x
  • Category: Cocktails
  • Method: Shaker
  • Cuisine: Tropical
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Description

This rum drink is great for any time of the year, but best served on hot Summer days. All of the tropical flavors can cool a person down and help enjoy the day.


Ingredients

Scale
  • ½ Lime 
  • 2 Ounces White rum (Bacardi)
  • 2 Tablespoon fine sugar
  • Ice (I used 8 large cubes)
  • 12 Mint leaves + 1 sprig for garnish
  • Club Soda

Instructions

  1. Cut lime into 4 sections.
  2. Place lime into shaker along with the fine sugar and 12 mint leaves.
  3. Muddle until muddled well. Not muddled enough? muddle some more.
  4. Add rum and ice.
  5. Vigorously shake all ingredients for 15 seconds.
  6. Pour the entire content of shaker into highball glass.
  7. Top with Club Soda
  8. Garnish with mint and enjoy

Keywords: Mojito

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  1. Frank

    August 14, 2017 at 7:49 am

    Now this is what I call a mojito!

    I had a mojito (or two) made with a mix the other day. Just not the same, to put it mildly. And other than the muddling perhaps, a real mojito sounds like a snap to make. And I totally agree about using the whole fruit, the peel adds a lot of flavor.

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  2. Jen @ So Damn Delish

    August 29, 2017 at 8:22 am

    I love mojitos! Gonna whip up a batch of these this weekend. Thanks for the recipe!

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  3. Natasha

    September 07, 2017 at 9:47 am

    This looks super refreshing. I love mojitos and haven't had one in ages!

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  4. hina

    September 08, 2017 at 6:17 am

    Thanks for the delicious recipe and i love mojitos.

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  5. Albert Bevia

    September 24, 2017 at 11:44 am

    This is a great recipe for mojitos, nothing better than a homemade cocktail, and it seems easy to assemble, I will be trying this out for sure

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  6. Susan

    October 14, 2017 at 9:23 am

    Oh yum! I love mojitos! I'm gonna give these a whirl.

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  7. Elizabeth

    April 14, 2018 at 10:30 am

    I love mojitos but I've never thought of making them at home myself before! You make it sound so easy!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  8. Haley D Williams

    April 14, 2018 at 12:08 pm

    You got it in the name perfectly! And I will be trying this today!

    ★★★★★

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