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A Mojito cocktail in a highball glass

IBA: Contemporary Classics Rum

Mojito

Rum, lime, sugar, mint and soda. Havana’s highball and one of the most refreshing drinks on the list.

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Method
Built
Served
On the rocks
Strength
13.8% ABV about 1 standard drink

Ingredients

1 drink

113 ml before ice, about 131 ml in the glass

  • 45 ml White rum
  • 20 ml Lime juice
  • 6 Mint sprigs
  • 2 tsp Sugar or 15 ml simple syrup
  • Top up Soda water

Method

  1. Mix mint sprigs with sugar and lime juice.
  2. Add splash of soda water and fill the glass with ice.
  3. Pour the rum and top with soda water.
  4. Light stir to involve all ingredients.

Garnish

Sprigs of mint and slice of lime.

Recipe as specified by the International Bartenders Association. Strength is an estimate that allows for dilution from ice.