How to make a Mojito

The classic Cuban cocktail is such a tasty drink and a cinch to make, too.

By The GH Kitchen TeamUpdated: 07 August 2024

When we go on holiday, without a doubt our number one cocktail order is a mojito. It's super refreshing with its zesty lime and soda water mix, and the white rum adds a lovely funky sweetness. You can prep this cocktail in advance - just add your ice and soda water just before serving to retain its bubbles.

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Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Cal/Serv:

152

Ingredients

200 g
caster sugar
15
mint leaves
3
limes, quartered
50 ml
white rum
ice and soda water

Directions

1. Step 1
  In a small pan gently heat the sugar with 200ml water, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil and cook for 1min. Stir in 10 mint leaves and leave to cool.
2. Step 2
  When cool, put 3 tbsp of this mint sugar syrup, 2 lime quarters and 5 mint leaves into each of 6 glasses. Mash contents with the end of a rolling pin and mix in rum, plenty of ice and soda water to taste.

Per serving:

Calories: 152
Protein: 0g
Total fat: 0g
Saturates: 0g
Carbs: 33g
Total sugars: 33g
Fibre: 0g

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