Mojito
The Mojito is a medium rum highball, tart and herbal on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass. It's one of the International Bartenders Association's official contemporary classics cocktails.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 47 out of 100
- Sweet
- 31 out of 100
- Fruity
- 12 out of 100
- Herbal
- 40 out of 100
- Boozy
- 42 out of 100
How to make a Mojito
To make a Mojito, build over ice in a highball glass: 2½ oz light rum, 1 oz lime, ½ oz simple syrup, 2-4 mint and 3 oz soda water.
You'll need
- Light rum2½ oz
- Lime1 oz
- Simple syrupor 2 tsp sugar + a splash of water½ oz
- Mint2-4
- Soda water3 oz
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Make it virgin: the Virgin Mojito.
Instructions
- 1
Add mint leaves and simple syrup to a highball glass and press gently with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to release the oils and juice.
- 2
Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- 3
Pour in light rum and lime juice.
- 4
Top with soda water.
- 5
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the soda water fizzy.
No simple syrup? Muddle 2 tsp sugar in with the mint leaves instead.
Mojito questions
What does a Mojito taste like?
Mostly tart and herbal. It's a medium drink at about 13% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Mojito?
About 13% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Mojito and a Frozen Mint Daiquiri?
Both use light rum, lime, simple syrup and mint. The Mojito adds soda water. The Mojito is built in the glass and served in a highball glass; the Frozen Mint Daiquiri is blended and served in a rocks glass. The Frozen Mint Daiquiri is the stronger of the two.
Can I make Mojitos in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 15 oz light rum, 6 oz lime and 3 oz simple syrup, plus muddled mint in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with soda water as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Mojito in?
A highball glass.