The Real Mojito

SUBMITTED BY: Brandy  PHOTO BY: MOLLE888 

"This is an authentic recipe for mojito. I sized the recipe for one serving, but you can adjust it accordingly and make a pitcher full. It's a very refreshing drink for hot summer days. Be careful when drinking it, however. If you make a pitcher you might be tempted to drink the whole thing yourself, and you just might find yourself talking Spanish in no time! Tonic water can be substituted instead of the soda water but the taste is different and somewhat bitter."
The Real Mojito Recipe
PREP TIME  10 Min
READY IN  10 Min
Original recipe yield 1 cocktail

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 10 fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 1/2 fluid ounces white rum
  • 1/2 cup club soda

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler to crush the mint and lime to release the mint oils and lime juice. Add 2 more lime wedges and the sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture. Fill the glass almost to the top with ice. Pour the rum over the ice, and fill the glass with carbonated water. Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired. Garnish with the remaining lime wedge.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2008 by Aardvark1044 
Good recipe as is. If I'm going to make several of these, I will make a simple syrup (1 cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by MOLLE888 
This recipe is almost the same as the one we at the bar in which I tend. We use simple syrup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by Brandy 
Still my recipe was altered a bit. You could use the 2 oz of rum. You would muddle the fourth... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2008 by nance m 
I've been making this recipe for a while now, but have found a low-carb version for all my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by Bev 
I took advice of others here and made the syrup from 1 part sugar 1 part water but threw about... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2008 by dee 
This is a real mojito drink like at the bar.Making the simple syrup is a must don't subsitute... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2008 by LAURA2379 
Awesome! If you dont have a motar and pestal, smash the leaves on a plate with the sugar. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2008 by MaggieMay 
Good guidelines, but this tastes better with a few changes. I used simple syrup and added mint... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by Joanne W. 
Picked some mint from my neighbors yard and mashed it in a bowl with an ice cream scoop. Used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by mayorchooch 
This is my favorite cocktail ever!! I tend to use more mint-and lime- alot more-- also we like... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
The Real Mojito

Servings Per Recipe: 1

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 203

  • Total Fat: 0.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 12mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 0.2g

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