How to make the best Mojito - There is just no better way - Recipe tutorial

white rum

🥗Healthier: coconut water

💰Cheaper: light rum

Coconut water is lower in calories and offers a refreshing taste.

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

club soda

🥗Healthier: sparkling water

💰Cheaper: seltzer

Sparkling water provides a similar fizz without added sodium.

fresh mint leaves

🥗Healthier: dried mint

💰Cheaper: mint extract

Dried mint or extract can be used for convenience.

Put a good handful of mint leaves in the bottom of your glass.

Add half a lime cut into pieces to the glass.

Pour in 2 ounces of white rum.

Gently muddle the limes against the mint to release flavors and oils, being careful not to crush the mint leaves.

Add 1 ounce of fresh lime juice that was set aside earlier.

Add 3/4 ounce of simple syrup to the mixture.

Fill the glass with crushed ice, packing it in for maximum chill.

Top off the drink with 1.5 ounces of soda or sparkling water.

Stir gently with a bar spoon to mix everything well.

Garnish with a nice bunch of mint leaves.

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