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Mojito
A tall, effervescent Cuban highball where fresh mint carries the aroma.
- Base spirit
- Rum
- Origin
- Havana, Cuba
- Period
- Early 20th century
Ingredients
IBA official specification
- White rum45 ml
- Fresh lime juice20 ml
- Fresh mint6 leaves
- White sugar2 barspoon
- Soda watertop up
- Glass
- Highball
- Ice
- Crushed or cubed
- Garnish
- Mint sprig, lime
- Technique
- Muddled
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Prep time
- 5 min
Method
- 01
Place mint, sugar and lime juice in a highball glass.
- 02
Press the mint gently to release its oils — do not shred it.
- 03
Fill with ice and add the rum.
- 04
Top with soda and stir gently from the bottom up.
- 05
Garnish with a mint sprig and lime.
Tasting Notes
- Aroma
- Spearmint, lime
- Finish
- Cool and short
- Character
- Light and refreshing
Tasting scores are MIXY editorial assessments.
History & Background
Rooted in Cuban rum-and-mint drinks; it became a fixture of Havana's bar culture in the 20th century.
Disputed or unverified
Links to Sir Francis Drake's 'El Draque' are often repeated but unverified.
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