Mojito Recipe: White Rum, Lime and Fresh Mint
A Mojito combines white rum, lime, mint, sugar and soda in a tall glass. Our house recipe uses 50 ml rum, 30 ml lime juice and 20 ml simple syrup. Add the soda at the end and mix gently to keep the drink lively.
Ingredients for one Mojito
- 50 ml white rum
- 30 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 20 ml simple syrup, made with equal weights of sugar and water
- 7–10 fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig to garnish
- 50 ml chilled soda water
- Ice cubes or crushed ice, and a lime wedge
How to make a Mojito
- Pour the lime juice and sugar syrup into a highball glass.
- Add the mint leaves and press them gently a few times with a muddler or spoon. Release their aroma without shredding them.
- Add the rum and fill the glass with ice.
- Pour in the chilled soda and stir gently from the bottom to combine. Garnish with mint and lime.
To make the syrup, dissolve 50 g sugar in 50 g water and let it cool. Taste the finished drink and adjust the sweetness or lime a little at a time; fresh limes vary in acidity.
Mojito questions
Can I use sugar instead of syrup?
Yes. Omit the syrup and start with two teaspoons of white sugar. Stir it into the lime juice with a small splash of soda until dissolved before adding mint. This changes the sweetness and water content, so taste and adjust; it is not an exact swap. See the IBA Mojito recipe for another set of proportions.
Should I shake a Mojito?
This recipe is built in the glass. Do not shake it with soda: add the bubbles last and stir gently. A highball has room for the ingredients and ice; our cocktail glass guide explains the options.
For another simple long drink, try our Gin & Tonic recipe. Or take your usual beyond the bar with the Mojito collection.
