Cocktail recipe
Mojito
Minty and effervescent rum highball.
Ingredients
- 2 oz White Rum
- 0.75 oz Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
- 2 oz Soda Water
- 8 piece Mint Leaves
- 1 piece Mint Sprig
Method
- Gently muddle Mint Leaves with syrup and lime juice.
- Add rum and ice, then top with soda.
- Stir lightly and garnish with mint sprig.
Story
Havana's drink, made famous at La Bodeguita del Medio in the mid-20th century. Its likely ancestor is 'El Draque', a 16th-century mix of aguardiente, lime, mint and sugar named after Sir Francis Drake and taken as medicine. The modern version with rum and soda dates from the late 1800s.
Bartender notes
Use crushed or pebble ice for colder, brighter presentation.
Tips
- Slap the mint against your hand instead of shredding it; bruised leaves turn bitter.