White Rum Mojito with Fresh Mint

Name: White Rum Mojito with Fresh Mint
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz White rum; 1 oz Fresh lime juice; 8 leaves Fresh mint leaves; 0.5 oz Simple syrup; 3 oz Soda water

A crisp, herbaceous cocktail balancing bright lime, fresh mint, and effervescent soda water for a revitalizing summer sip.

Cuisine: American

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

2 oz White rum
1 oz Fresh lime juice
8 leaves Fresh mint leaves
0.5 oz Simple syrup
3 oz Soda water

Instructions

Step 1: Muddle 8 fresh mint leaves with 0.5 oz simple syrup in a cocktail shaker until fragrant and leaves release oils.
Step 2: Add 2 oz white rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and a handful of ice cubes to the shaker, then shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled and well-mixed.
Step 3: Strain into a chilled highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes, top with 3 oz soda water, and stir gently until the foam subsides.