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Muddled · one serving

Mojito

A crisp Cuban highball of white rum, fresh lime, cane sugar, mint, and soda water.

Short answer

Mojito is a muddled cocktail made with mint, white sugar, lime juice, white rum, and soda water. A crisp Cuban highball of white rum, fresh lime, cane sugar, mint, and soda water. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodMuddled
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Mojito ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Mojito ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
MintFresh tender sprigs; reserve the best tip for garnish.6 piece
White SugarWhite cane sugar.2 teaspoon
Lime JuiceFreshly squeezed.20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part
White RumCuban-style white rum.45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2.3 parts
Soda WaterAdd a small splash first, then top the finished drink to taste.Top as needed

Garnish: Fresh mint sprig and lime slice

Method

How to make Mojito

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Place the cane sugar, fresh lime juice, and mint in a Collins glass.

  2. 02

    Press the mint gently, keeping the leaves mostly intact.

  3. 03

    Add a small splash of soda water and fill the glass with ice.

  4. 04

    Pour in the white rum.

  5. 05

    Top with soda water and stir lightly from bottom to top.

  6. 06

    Finish with a fresh mint sprig and a lime slice.

Tasting profile

What does Mojito taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Mojito questions

What is in a Mojito?

Kokto’s build uses mint, white sugar, lime juice, white rum, and soda water.

How long does a Mojito take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Mojito prepared?

It uses a muddled method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Mojito alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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