Mojito

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Cocktail History

The Mojito is a classic cocktail that was created in Havana, Cuba in the 19th century. It's believed to have been made as variation of the El Draque, a recipe nicknamed the world's first cocktail, and it is traditionally made with a refreshing combination of light rum, simple syrup, lime, mint leaves, and soda water.

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Cocktail Ingredients

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Soda Water: This is a type of water that has been infused with carbon dioxide gas under pressure. I used Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water.

White Rum: This is a type of rum made with molasses or sugar cane juice and a neutral spirit that is filtered and bottled right away without the aging process. I used BACARDÍ Superior White Rum.

Simple Syrup: This is a sweetener made with white sugar and water. I made mine using this stovetop recipe.

Lime Juice: This is the liquid juice of a lime. I used freshly squeezed lime juice.

Mint Leaves: This is an herb. I used Mojito mint leaves.

Mint Sprig: This is an herb. I used Mojito mint.

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Bartending Tools

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:

Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Muddler: This is used to muddle ingredients. I used the HQY Stainless Steel Cocktail Muddler.

Bar Spoon: This is used to stir ingredients. I used the Barfly Stainless Steel Teardrop Bar Spoon.

Paring Knife: This is used to cut ingredients. I used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.

Juicer: This is used to juice citrus. I used the ALEEHAI Manual Fruit Juicer.

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Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

• Appearance: Clear color with muddled floating mint leaves

• Aroma: Bright mint, lime and a hint of sugarcane

• Taste: Crisp and light flavor with a harmonious blend of fresh mint, tangy lime, and the subtle sweetness of sugar and a warmth from the rum

• Finish: Lingering minty freshness and a soft, subtle sweetness from the sugar

Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Kendall’s Take: "It's hard not to love this classic! I hadn’t tried a Mojito in years before this tasting. The last one I had was apparently not all that great; I remember it being filled with lime and mint chunks that kept getting sucked up through my straw. But I adored this version and have since made it several times. My favorite way to enjoy them is sipping one poolside in the Mexico sunshine."

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Recipe

This cocktail recipe was adapted from The Essential Cocktail Book: A Complete Guide to Modern Drinks by the editors of PUNCH and Megan Krigbaum.