Using a muddler, gently crush the mint leaves with the sugar and lime juice. This process, known as “muddling,” releases the aromatic oils from the mint, creating a flavor foundation for your cocktail.
Fill the glass with ice cubes. Pour the white rum over the ice.
ice cubes, 2 oz white rum
Top the cocktail with soda water and give it a gentle stir to combine the ingredients.
soda water
Garnish your Mojito with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge. Enjoy the refreshing taste of one of Cuba’s greatest gifts to the world!