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Mojito Cocktail Recipe

Rum
Author: The Bar Team
A mojito cocktail next to a disco ball.

Born in the bars of Havana, the mojito is a classic that never goes out of style. Bursting with spicy flavors, it is the ultimate choice for lovers of crisp, fresh and bright cocktails. Our version features Captain Morgan white rum.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • Captain Morgan White Rum
    Captain Morgan White Rum, 70cl
    1.5oz
  • Lime juie
    0.75oz
  • Sugar syrup
    2 parts sugar dissolved over heat into 1 part water
    0.25oz
  • Soda water
    2oz
  • Lime wedges
    2
  • Mint leaves
    2
  • Ice
2.4 units of alcohol per serving

Equipment

  • Highball glass
  • Muddler
  • Jigger
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Method

Step 1

Ice

Muddle the lime juice, mint and sugar syrup in a highball glass. Add ice so the glass is ¾ full with ice cubes

A tall glass filled with ice cubes, as a clear liquid is being poured into it from a small container, illustrating a step in preparing a cocktail.Step 2

Pour

Using a jigger, measure 60ml Captain Morgan White Rum and add it to the crushed ice.

Mix ice with cocktail ingredients in a glassStep 3

Mix

Stir the mixture thoroughly using a bar spoon until well combined.

A pitcher filled with a refreshing cocktail garnished with lime slices and fresh mint leaves, accompanied by two tall glasses containing the same cocktail. Step 4

Garnish

Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge.

This exceptional white rum is crisp, clean, and endlessly versatile. With tropical fruit notes and a smooth finish, it’s made for mixing cocktails.

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