A classic and favourite of many summertime guests! Make it a mocktail by replacing the rum with lemonade.
Prep Time4 minutesmins
Total Time4 minutesmins
Course: beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lime, mint, mojito, rum
Servings: 1
Calories: 197kcal
Ingredients
2wedgeslime
1/2 ozlime juice1 Tbsp
1Tbspsugar
5-8leavesmint
Ice
2ozwhite rum4 Tbsp
lime flavoured sparkling water or club soda
Instructions
Place mint and sugar in short, thick glass.
Add lime wedges, lime juice and sugar in sturdy, short glass. Muddle to release more juice and extract flavour from the lime. It's okay to really muddle that lime.
Add mint and with a much softer touch, gently muddle the mint to release it's aroma. Do not crush, rip or tear mint.
Fill tumble with ice. Pour white rum over ice.
Top remaining glass with sparkling water or club soda. Garnish with sprig of mint and serve.