The Mojito Crisp and Refreshing

Celebrate The Famous Mojito! National Mojito Day is July 13

This crisp, refreshing cocktail is the perfect defense against the blazing heat that plagues the northern hemisphere in the middle of July. This concoction of white rum, lime juice, club soda, superfine sugar, mint, and crushed ice will also tantalize your taste buds.

How to Mix a Famous Mojito

Prep Time5 min

Total Time5 min

Yield1 Mojito

Serving SizeCollins Glass

Cuisine

Cuban

Course

Drinks

Ingredients

1 oz fresh lime juice
2 tsp superfine sugar
1 cup crushed ice
12 mint leaves
5 mint sprigs for garnish
2 oz white rum
1 oz club soda

To Make The Perfect Mojito

Stir together the Stir lime juice and superfine sugar until sugar dissolves.
Add 1/4 cup of crushed ice.
Rub the mint leaves on the rim of the glass then tear them in half and add to a Collins glass.
Stir gently for 15 seconds.
Add the white rum to the mix in the glass.
Gently add the remaining crushed ice.
Top the cocktail with club soda; you can also use seltzer.

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