Mojito

Havana's mint-and-lime highball. Gently pressed mint, fresh lime and a splash of soda make it one of the most refreshing drinks there is.

Time: 5 min
Difficulty: Medium
Method: Muddled
Glass: Highball glass

Ingredients

Servings

White rum1 ½ oz
Lime juice¾ oz
Fresh mint6 sprigs
Sugar2 tsp
Club soda — to top2 oz

Garnish: Mint sprig (1 sprig), Lime slice (1 slice)

How to make it

1
In a highball glass, gently press the mint with the sugar and lime juice — bruise it, don't shred it.
2
Add rum and fill the glass with crushed ice.
3
Top with soda water and stir to lift the mint through the drink.

Swap it: Swap the sugar for 15 ml simple syrup — it dissolves faster.

Bar gear

Tools you'll need

MuddlerGently presses mint, fruit or sugar to release flavor. Press, don't pulverize.
JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.
Citrus pressSqueezes fresh lemon and lime fast — fresh juice is the biggest upgrade you can make.
Ice bag & malletTurns regular cubes into crushed ice for juleps, smashes and tiki-style drinks.

Recommended glassware

Highball glassTall and straight for long, fizzy mixed drinks over ice.

No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →

Recipe source: IBA Official Cocktail specification. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.

Contains alcohol. For adults of legal drinking age — please enjoy responsibly.