This Mojito Recipe is simple, easy to make, and totally delicious. You will find yourself coming back to this recipe over and over again!
I am so excited for today’s recipe! I’m sharing with you the best Mojito Recipe. I’m guilty of being a creature of habit, and one of my habits is going to a Cuban restaurant with Nathan on our date nights for a first stop. We get the most amazing croquettes and a delicious mojito cocktail before heading on to our final destination. It is probably the reason why I always have mojitos on the brain and have made so many mojito variations – don’t miss the list at the bottom of the post.
THIS was SOOOOO GOOD and TASTY!!!! I used Bacardi white rum and purchased simple syrup…and followed recipe. Came out PERFECT!!!! A keeper!
Mojito Ingredients
You only need five ingredients to make this great rum cocktail. I love making these with garden mint in the summer, it makes these even easier to whip up.
Traditional mojitos use granulated sugar, but I find that using simple syrup makes for a smoother texture that I really love.
Please note that the full measurements can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Simple Syrup: I have a tutorial on how to make your own and always keep a mason jar of it in my refrigerator.
- Mint Leaves: A key part of the mojito, fresh mint leaves are gently muddled or crushed to release their oils.
- Lime Juice: Juice from fresh limes is best, but don’t skip making this amazing cocktail if you only have bottled.
- White Rum: Use a quality light or white rum to make this recipe. The best rum for mojitos is one that you enjoy the flavor of, I use Bacardi.
- Club Soda: Finishes off the cocktail with a refreshing fizz. I love to buy those little bottles of club soda to keep in my pantry so that I always have fresh club soda on hand for cocktails.
How to Make a Mojito
Mojitos are relatively simple to make, invest in a muddler, because you will want to make this all the time. The grooved end helps the mint release its flavor. For the full mojito recipe including all measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Muddle the mint leaves. Add the mint leaves to a glass. Add the simple syrup and fresh lime juice over them and muddle to combine. It just needs a few gentle pushes. If you don’t have a muddler, use the handle of a wooden spoon or the handle of an ice cream scoop.
- Add the rum. Then fill the glass with ice.
- Top with club soda. Gently stir and garnish with some extra mint leaves or a mint sprig.
Best Rum for Mojitos
As mentioned, the best rum for mojitos is the white rum that you enjoy most. But if you are looking for guidance, I have a few different suggestions.
- Bacardí Superior White Rum is your best budget friendly option. I’ve had many a mojito with this and it is always delicious.
- Ten to One is a Caribbean rum and such a great choice. It is double the cost of Bacardi, and very well rated.
- The Real McCoy is a similar price point as Ten to One. It is highly rated and works great in cocktails.
Homemade Simple Syrup
Making simple syrup from scratch is so easy, and one of the easiest bar staples to keep on hand. By simmering sugar with water, the sugar dissolves and mixes into cold liquids like cocktails much smoother than it would just by itself. This recipe can be used in hundreds of cocktail recipes!
Simple Syrup
Using Other Alcohol
A traditional mojito recipe is made with rum. If you don’t like rum, you could substitute it with vodka or even tequila as I do in my Mojito Margarita recipe, though you will be missing the classic flavor.
Mojito Variations
As I mentioned above, I love doing spins on mojitos. These are what I’ve come up with so far:
If you make this mojito recipe or any of the others, I’d love to hear what you think! Leave me a comment and let me know!
Mojito Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 3/4 ounce lime juice
- 2 ounces white rum
- 3 to 4 ounces club soda
Instructions
- In a high ball glass, add the mint leaves. Pour the simple syrup and lime juice over them and muddle to combine.6 to 8 fresh mint leaves, 1 ounce simple syrup, 3/4 ounce lime juice
- Add rum, fill the glass with ice, and stir to combine.2 ounces white rum
- Top with club soda and enjoy!3 to 4 ounces club soda
Shonda Schoepke says
Can’t wait to try this!!!! Love all your recipes I’ve tried!!! Super impressed and boyfriend approved! ????????
Oh Shonda, that means more to me than you could know! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know!
Cindy K. says
Can someone recommend the exact rum they use? I’m a complete alcohol ametuer and want to get this one right!! Thanks so much!
Cindy, I personally think that Bacardi is a great rum without breaking the bank.
Wayne Winkler says
l grow my own mint and make a simple syrup with 1 cup of sugar with each cup of water, add a hefty handful of mint leaves and let it steep like tea. One shot of minty simple syrup, 2 shots of rum, over ice, finish off with club soda and a sprig of mint to garnish!
I LOVE infused simple syrup! Have you tired it with basil?
Wayne Winkler says
Will have to try, grow fresh Basil also!
Tracy says
Loved it!!
So glad to hear that Tracy!
gf says
THIS was SOOOOO GOOD and TASTY!!!! I used Bacardi white rum and purchased simple syrup…and followed recipe. Came out PERFECT!!!! A keeper!
So glad you liked it!
LG Smith says
Can’t wait to try this. Love mojitos.
Deborah Carver says
I don’t drink, what suggestions do you have not using alcohol?
This is delicious without the rum! Fresh mint, lime juice, and simple syrup with some club soda make a refreshing drink.
Carol says
I made this recipe last night and used vanilla simple syrup ( add a tsp of vanilla paste to cooled syrup). It was delicious! Your cocktail recipes are always so good…
I’m so glad you liked this, Carol!