Citrus-Mint Mojito with Raw Cane Sugar

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A refreshing Cuban-inspired mojito combining fresh lime, bright mint, and raw cane sugar for a lively and crisp cocktail. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together White rum, Fresh lime juice, Raw cane sugar for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 170 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 170 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a sturdy rocks glass, add 10 fresh mint leaves and 2 tsp raw cane sugar. Gently muddle with a muddler to release mint oils without tearing the leaves.
  2. Step 2: Pour in 2 oz white rum and 1 oz fresh lime juice, then fill the glass halfway with crushed ice.
  3. Step 3: Stir the mixture gently for 10 seconds to dissolve the sugar and chill the cocktail.
  4. Step 4: Top the glass with 2 oz club soda and fill the rest with crushed ice.
  5. Step 5: Slap a sprig of fresh mint between your palms to release aroma and place it upright as garnish along with a thin lime wheel on the rim.

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