Easy cuban mojito

Name: Easy cuban mojito
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 7 mint leaves; 1 lime; 0.67 fl oz cane sugar syrup; 2 fl oz white rum; ice cubes; sparkling water

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Very Easy

5 min

239 Kcal

How about making homemade cocktails for pre-dinner drinks? If you love mint and white rum, you guessed it... you won't be able to resist a Cuban mojito! Sip it leisurely with friends on the terrace and end the day on a high note :-) Follow the steps to make this super-easy drink, and cheers ;-)

Ingredients

7 mint leaves
1 lime
0.67 fl oz cane sugar syrup
2 fl oz white rum
ice cubes
sparkling water

Preparation

In a large glass, place the mint leaves and add the cane sugar syrup. Squeeze the lime and pour the juice into the glass.
Muddle everything with a cocktail muddler to release the mint's aroma. Then add the rum and ice cubes. Fill the glass with sparkling water and stir.
And there you have it, your mojito is ready! Just garnish it with a slice of lime and raise a glass!

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FAQ ❓

How can you make a perfectly balanced Cuban mojito?

To make a perfectly balanced Cuban mojito, it's essential to get the proportions of rum, sugar syrup, and lime right. Feel free to adjust these ingredients to suit your personal preferences.

Can you replace white rum with another spirit?

Although white rum is traditional, you can experiment with other spirits, such as vodka or gin, but this will change the mojito's original flavor.

How important is mint in a mojito?

Mint is the key ingredient that adds freshness and aroma to a mojito. Use fresh leaves for the best flavor, and feel free to muddle them gently to release their essential oils.

Can you make a mojito without alcohol?

Yes, you can make a non-alcoholic version by leaving out the rum and adding more sparkling water or lemon soda to retain its freshness and flavor.

What are the health benefits of a mojito?

When made with fresh ingredients, a mojito may offer some benefits: mint can aid digestion, and lime is rich in vitamin C. However, drink it in moderation because of its sugar and alcohol content.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g

Calories: 239Kcal

Carbo: 15.4g
Total fat: 0.4g
Saturated fat: 0.1g
Proteins: 1.2g
Fibers: 2.9g
Sugar: 15.1g
ProPoints: 2
SmartPoints: 9

Nutritional information for 1 serving (407g)

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Juliette Hess

I have been creating culinary content for Petitchef since 2017.
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
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