Cuban Mojito

Name: Cuban Mojito
Ingredients: 1 lime, cut into wedges; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup of fresh mint, plus more for garnish; 1/2 cup light rum; 1 cup soda water; 2 pieces fresh sugar cane, stalks (optional)

6 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 lime, cut into wedges
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup of fresh mint, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup light rum
1 cup soda water
2 pieces fresh sugar cane, stalks (optional)

Directions

1

Combine the lime, sugar, and mint in a martini shaker or wide glass. Use a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon to smash and crush everything together to release the oils and juice.
2

When there is a good amount of juice and the sugar begins to dissolve, add the rum and stir to combine.
3

Fill two glasses with ice, divide the mixture between glasses, and top off with some soda water. Garnish with a couple of mint leaves and sugar cane stalks.