Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Add the fresh mint leaves and sugar to a sturdy highball glass.
- Pour in the freshly squeezed lime juice and gently muddle the mint for a few seconds. Do not crush the leaves aggressively.
- Add the white rum and stir gently until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Fill the glass generously with crushed ice.
- Slowly pour the chilled sparkling water over the ice.
- Gently stir from the bottom upward to combine the ingredients while preserving the carbonation.
- Add a fresh mint sprig and lime wheel or wedge for garnish.
- Serve immediately while the mojito is cold, fresh, and fizzy.
Notes
Fresh lime juice and fresh mint make a significant difference in the final flavor.
Muddle the mint gently to release its aromatic oils without creating bitterness.
Adjust the sugar according to the tartness of your limes and your preferred sweetness.
Add sparkling water last and stir gently to preserve the fizz.
Crushed ice is traditional, but regular ice cubes can also be used.
For a lower-carb version, replace the sugar with an appropriate zero-sugar sweetener.
For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and add extra sparkling water to taste.
For the best flavor and carbonation, prepare and serve the mojito immediately.
Muddle the mint gently to release its aromatic oils without creating bitterness.
Adjust the sugar according to the tartness of your limes and your preferred sweetness.
Add sparkling water last and stir gently to preserve the fizz.
Crushed ice is traditional, but regular ice cubes can also be used.
For a lower-carb version, replace the sugar with an appropriate zero-sugar sweetener.
For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and add extra sparkling water to taste.
For the best flavor and carbonation, prepare and serve the mojito immediately.