Mojito
This classic Mojito recipe is perfect all year long but especially good on a hot summer day!
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Muddler
- 1 Gallon Jug
Ingredients
(Mojito) Mint Simple Syrup
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 12 leaves Mint
- 1 whole Lime Cut into wedges
Mojito Recipe (6 Servings)
- 12 oz White Rum
- 6 oz Lime Juice
- 6 Tbsp (Mojito) Mint Simple Syrup From recipe above
- 1 Bunch Fresh Mint Leaves Approximately 80
- 10-12 oz Soda Water
Instructions
Mint Simple Syrup Instructions
- Place ingredients into a saucepan.
- Muddle mint and lime.
- Cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Let cool, then strain out mint and lime
- Place liquid into a sealed container (can save for 10 days).
Mojito Jug Instructions
- Place Rum, lime juice, Mint Simple Syrup (from above), and approximately 60 mint leaves into a 1 gallon jug (that seals)
- Muddle the mint leaves gently to release the flavor
- Chill
- When serving, pour the mixture into cups filled with ice.
- Top with approximately 3 oz Soda Water
- Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Notes
Be sure not to be too aggressive on your muddling as it will cause your recipe to be bitter.