The Mojito is a Cuban highball built on light rum, fresh lime juice, sugar, muddled mint, and a splash of soda water. The mint is muddled with sugar and lime, a little soda is added, the glass is filled with cracked ice, and the rum is poured before a final top of soda and a garnish. Its balance of sweet, sour, and herbal notes has made it one of the world's most popular cocktails, refreshing and near 11 percent ABV. The IBA classifies it as a Contemporary Classic, and it endures as a benchmark long drink on menus across the globe.
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Mojito
Ingredientes
- Light rum 2-3 oz
- Lime Juice of 1
- Sugar 2 tsp
- Mint 2-4
- Soda Water Top
Instrucciones
Muddle mint leaves with sugar and lime juice. Add a splash of soda water and fill the glass with cracked ice. Pour the rum and top with soda water. Garnish and serve with straw.
El Mojito es un cóctel highball cubano elaborado con ron blanco, jugo fresco de lima, azúcar, hojas de menta machacadas y un toque de agua con gas. Es uno de los cócteles más populares del mundo, apreciado por su refrescante equilibrio de notas dulces, ácidas y herbales. La IBA lo clasifica como Clásico Contemporáneo y sigue siendo un cóctel de referencia en menús de todo el mundo.
History & Origins
The Mojito is considered one of Cuba's oldest cocktails, with roots traceable to the 16th century when Sir Francis Drake's crew reportedly consumed a rough precursor called El Draque to combat dysentery using aguardiente, lime, sugar, and mint. The modern recipe developed in Havana's bar culture through the 19th and 20th centuries, and Ernest Hemingway's frequent patronage of La Bodeguita del Medio helped popularise it internationally.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Bright fresh mint, zesty lime, and light rum. Palate: A clean, refreshing balance of sweet sugar and sharp lime juice with muddled mint releasing a cooling herbal character; light rum provides a gentle backdrop. Finish: Crisp and effervescent from the soda water, with a lingering minty freshness.
Pro Tip
Muddle the mint lightly to bruise rather than tear the leaves, which prevents bitterness, then add the soda water last and stir gently to preserve carbonation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the core ingredients of a Mojito?
A classic Mojito is made with white rum, fresh lime juice, sugar or simple syrup, fresh mint leaves, and soda water. The mint and lime are typically muddled together with sugar at the bottom of the glass before the rum and soda are added, releasing the mint's aromatic oils and combining with the citrus for a fresh, bright base. Ice is added after muddling to chill the drink.
Where did the Mojito originate?
The Mojito originated in Havana, Cuba, and has roots that some trace to the 16th century with a primitive precursor called 'El Draque' — a combination of aguardiente (crude rum), lime, sugar, and mint used by Sir Francis Drake's crew. The modern Mojito took shape in the 19th and early 20th centuries as Cuban rum production refined, with La Bodeguita del Medio in Havana becoming its most famous home. Ernest Hemingway's patronage of that bar helped cement the Mojito's international reputation.
What is the ABV of a Mojito?
A Mojito typically has an ABV of approximately 10–14%, as the white rum (40% ABV) is significantly diluted by lime juice, sugar syrup, and a generous pour of soda water. The drink is meant to be refreshing and sessionable rather than strong, making it one of the most popular warm-weather cocktails globally. The mint adds aroma without affecting alcohol content.
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