Cuban Citrus Mojito Mash

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A vibrant twist on the classic mojito using muddled Cuban mint, fresh lime, and cane sugar for a lively, refreshing cocktail. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together White Cuban rum, Fresh lime juice, Fresh mint leaves 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 160 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 cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a sturdy mixing glass, add 10 fresh mint leaves and 1 tsp cane sugar.
  2. Step 2: Gently muddle the mint and sugar together for about 10 seconds until aromatic, being careful not to shred the leaves.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 2 oz white Cuban rum and 1 oz fresh lime juice.
  4. Step 4: Fill the glass with crushed ice to the brim, then stir well with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to mix and chill.
  5. Step 5: Top with 3 oz chilled club soda and give a gentle stir.
  6. Step 6: Transfer into a highball glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a thin lime wheel placed on top.

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