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Mojito
A lesson in handling herbs gently and adding carbonation at the end.
Reference: IBA · Source checked 24 September 2026 · Not independently taste-tested
Ingredients
- white Cuban rum45 ml
- fresh lime juice20 ml
- mint6 sprigs
- white cane sugar2 tsp
- soda water to top
Quantities scale proportionally. Ice, garnish and “to top” amounts depend on the glass. Prepare individual portions when a shaker or mixing glass cannot hold the full batch.
Garnish: Mint sprig and a lime slice.
Method
- 1
Gently work the mint with the sugar and lime juice in a tall glass.
- 2
Add a small splash of soda and ice.
- 3
Pour in the rum, top with soda and stir lightly to combine.
Understand the craft
The learning point
Carbonation changes aroma release and texture. Vigorous mixing after adding soda loses some of that effect.
Watch for this
A common mistake
Grinding mint into tiny pieces changes the texture. A gentle press releases aroma without shredding the leaves.