Cocktail
Mojito
Mojito original recipe from Cuba - the refreshing rum cocktail with lime, mint and soda. How to muddle the mint correctly so it does not turn bitter.
5 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Mojito is probably the most famous rum cocktail in the world - fresh, zesty and wonderfully uncomplicated. Its secret lies not in expensive ingredients but in the right technique: fresh mint, freshly squeezed lime and a gentle hand with the muddler.
Instructions
- Add lime juice, cane sugar and mint leaves to the glass.
- Press the mint gently with a muddler so the aromas release.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Pour the rum over it and stir briefly.
- Top up with soda, garnish with a mint sprig and lime.
Garnish: Mint sprig and lime wedge
Pro tip: Only press the mint gently, do not crush it! Crushing releases bitter compounds from the leaf veins and the Mojito turns bitter.
Frequently asked questions
Which rum belongs in a Mojito?
Classically white Cuban rum is used, for example Havana Club 3 Anos. It is mild and does not mask the fresh aromas of lime and mint.
Why does my Mojito turn bitter?
Usually the mint is muddled too hard. This releases bitter compounds. Press the leaves only gently and the Mojito stays fresh.
Which mint do you use for a Mojito?
Traditionally Yerba Buena is used. Here, ordinary spearmint works best - it is mild and slightly sweet, unlike intense peppermint.
Can you make a Mojito non-alcoholic?
Yes, as a Virgin Mojito. Simply leave out the rum or swap it for a non-alcoholic rum substitute - the rest of the recipe stays the same.
Which glass for the Mojito?
A tall highball glass is ideal, as the Mojito is topped up with plenty of crushed ice and soda.
Ingredients
- White rum5 cl
- Lime juice (fresh)3 cl
- Cane sugar2 tsp
- Mint8-10 leaves
- to top upSoda
- Crushed ice
