How to Make Mojo Mojito - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the weather starts to heat up, there's nothing quite like a refreshing and zesty cocktail to cool you down. The Mojo Mojito is a classic Cuban cocktail that has been enjoyed for centuries, and for good reason. Its combination of fresh mint, tangy lime, and sweet sugar make for a truly irresistible drink that is perfect for sipping on a warm summer day.

The origin of the Mojito can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was first concocted in Havana, Cuba. It was originally mad...

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
  • 1 ⅛ cups white sugar
  • 8 fluid ounces Key lime juice
  • 8 fluid ounces rum
  • 8 cups lemon-lime seltzer
  • ice cubes

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 mojitos

  • Mash mint leaves with a muddler. Combine sugar, lime juice, and rum in a large glass jar; mix well. Add mint leaves and let steep for 5 minutes.
  • Pour in lemon-lime seltzer. Refrigerate until flavors meld, about 2 hours. Serve over ice.
  • Nutrition

    183 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 54mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 56mg