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Muddled · 1 serving

Mojito

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

Short answer

Kokto’s Mojito uses 6 piece mint, 2 teaspoon white sugar, 20 ml lime juice, 45 ml white rum, Top as needed soda water. This muddled build serves 1 and takes about 7 minutes. Follow the method for ingredient order, ice and any rinses or floats; optional items are listed separately.
Time7 min
MethodMuddled
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Mojito ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
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.

Taste Profile

Editorial intensity · 0–5

  • SweetnessMedium · 3/5
  • SournessHigh · 4/5
  • BitternessVery low · 1/5
  • StrengthMedium · 3/5
  • FreshnessDominant · 5/5

Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.

Choose the right build

Mojito: ingredient choices

Is mint optional in a Mojito?

Mint is required in this recipe, alongside white rum, lime, sugar and soda. The soda amount is a top-up instruction, not a precise liquid ratio; follow the preparation steps rather than guessing an exact volume.

Compare Nojito: ingredients and measures

Making more than one?

Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.

Plan 2 servings of Mojito

Missing an ingredient?

Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.

Check the ingredient list

Ingredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.

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.

  • International Bartenders Association — Mojitoseed.recipe.mojito · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved
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