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    Home » Recent Posts » Cocktail Recipes

    Classic Mojito Rum Cocktails are Quick and Refreshing

    Published: Mar 30, 2021 · Updated: Jul 11, 2022 by Katy McAvoy

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    Mojitos

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    The classic mojito is about as refreshing as a cocktail can be. Mint, lime, a little sweet, a lot fizzy - it’s the perfect drink for a warm day or any time you want to sip something light and bubbly. 

    Classic Rum Mojitos

    Mojitos are also super easy to customize or make into a mocktail. Adjust the simple syrup more or less to taste. Toss in your favorite fruit while muddling the mint and lime to make a fresh mojito variation. Or use a fruit flavored syrup in place of the simple syrup. Swap the rum for a little more syrup and you have a delicious mocktail. Mojitos really are a super versatile drink! 

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for mojitos
    • White rum
    • Simple syrup
    • A lime
    • Fresh mint leaves
    • Club soda or sparkling water

    How to Make a Classic Rum Mojito

    Place the lime juice and mint in a highball glass.

    Muddle gently to break up the mint leaves. 

    Add rum and simple syrup. 

    Rum being poured from a jigger into a highball glass.

    Fill the glass with ice and add the club soda. 

    Give your drink a gentle stir and garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lime. 

    Enjoy! 

    Classic Rum Mojito

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What kind of rum should I use in a mojito?

    Choose your favorite white rum for this recipe. I love Bacardi for a classic mojito.

    What can I use instead of fresh mint?

    There are ZERO substitutions for the fresh mint. Don’t try to make this using mint extract or other mint flavorings. Fresh mint is easy to grow or find at your local grocery store. 

    Can I use bottled lime juice?

    Skip the bottled lime juice. The flavors of this drink come from lime and mint. You need fresh for both. Squeeze a fresh lime. You'll need about 1 per drink. It's worth the effort. Promise.

    How can I make a fruit flavored mojito?

    Changing up the flavor in your mojito is as easy as muddling some fruit in with the mint and lime. Any kind of fresh, ripe berry works great. Try strawberries, blackberries, or my blueberry mojito recipe.

    Where can I buy simple syrup?

    You make it! Combine ½ cup hot water with ½ cup white sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and cool completely before using in your mojito. Simple syrup will keep for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

    Infuse Your Rum with Mint and Lime

    A hand screwing on the lid to a jar filled with rum, mint, and lime.

    Make your mojito next level by infusing your rum with mint and lime. It makes the BEST mojitos!

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    The classic mojito is about as refreshing as a cocktail can be. Mint, lime, a little sweet, a lot fizzy - it’s the perfect drink for a hot day or any time you want to sip something light and bubbly.

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 0 min
    • Total Time: 5 min
    • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
    • Category: Cocktails
    • Method: Mixing
    • Cuisine: Drinks

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 2 oz white rum
    • 1 oz simple syrup
    • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
    • 3-4 large, fresh mint leaves
    • 4 oz club soda or sparkling water

    Instructions

    Place the lime juice and mint in a tall glass.

    Muddle gently to break up the mint leaves. 

    Add rum and simple syrup. 

    Fill the glass with ice and add the club soda. 

    Give your drink a gentle stir and garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lime. 

    Enjoy! 

    Equipment

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    Notes

    Make it a mocktail! Follow the recipe, but leave out the rum and increase the simple syrup to 1.5 oz.

    Keywords: rum, cocktail, happy hour, mojito, lime, mint, drinks, rum cocktail, mocktail, lime juice, classic cocktail

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    About Katy McAvoy

    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com. Since 2017, she's been crafting easy-to-make cocktails and delicious meals, along with sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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    1. Noelle

      April 05, 2021 at 8:30 pm

      Love my mojitos and Katy made them incredibly easy and tasty to make at home! Bring on the sunshine!

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