Hailing from Havana, Cuba, and rumored to be the favorite drink of Ernest Hemingway, the classic mojito is typically crafted with limes, mint, cane sugar, and rum — ingredients native to the Caribbean island.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 5 min |
| Active: | 5 min |
| Yield: | 1 classic mojito |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 5 min |
| Active: | 5 min |
| Yield: | 1 classic mojito |
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 mint leaves
- 2 lime wedges
- 1 tablespoon superfine sugar
- Ice
- 2 ounces white rum
- Seltzer
- Mint sprig, for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle the mint leaves, lime wedges and sugar in a glass. Fill with ice and the rum; top with seltzer. Garnish with a mint sprig.