Highball

Mojito

Name: Mojito
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml White rum; 30 ml Lime juice; 20 ml Simple syrup; 8 leaves Mint leaves; 60 ml Soda water

Served in a highball glass

Ingredients

60 ml White rum
30 ml Lime juice
20 ml Simple syrup
8 leaves Mint leaves
60 ml Soda water

Preparation

Gently muddle mint with syrup and lime juice. Add rum and ice, top with soda water and stir briefly.

Garnish

Mint sprig

Origin story

The Mojito has roots in 16th century Cuba, where a similar drink was made with aguardiente, mint, and lime. It gained modern popularity in the 20th century, particularly as a favorite of Ernest Hemingway at La Bodeguita del Medio in Havana.