Half Truth Mojito
A half-sweet, half-sour twist on the classic mojito with a minty punch. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together White rum, Mint leaves, Lime juice 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 120 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz White rum
- 3 Mint leaves
- 0.5 oz Lime juice
- 0.25 oz Simple syrup
- 1 oz Club soda
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Instructions
- Step 1: Muddle 3 fresh mint leaves in a glass with 0.5 oz lime juice and 0.25 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Fill the glass with ice cubes to within 1 inch of the rim. Add 1.5 oz white rum.
- Step 3: Top with 1 oz club soda. Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint resting on the rim.








