Mojito

Fresh mint, lime and white rum are lengthened with soda in this tall cocktail. Press the mint lightly rather than grinding it; the aim is to release its aroma while keeping the leaves mostly intact.

a pale Mojito in a highball glass with crushed ice, lime and fresh mint against a black background.

Active preparation: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml White rum
  • 20 ml Fresh lime juice
  • 12 leaf Fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tsp Superfine white sugar
  • 90 ml Chilled soda water
  • 1 piece Lime slice or wedge, for garnish
  • 1 sprig Fresh mint sprig, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the mint, sugar and lime juice to a sturdy highball glass.
  2. Press gently with a muddler, then stir with a little of the measured soda to help dissolve the sugar.
  3. Fill the glass with ice and add the rum.
  4. Pour in the remaining soda and lift gently with a spoon to distribute the mint.
  5. Add the mint sprig and lime slice; serve immediately.