How to make an authentic Cuban Mojito

The suddenly popular Mojito cocktail is a deliciously sweet and refreshing tropical drink. Although nowadays the ones they serve in a bar might differ from its original recipe. Here's how to make an authentic original Bodeguita del Medio Cuban mojito.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 ounces white rum
• 2 ounces lime juice (squeezed from lime)
• 2 ounces club soda
• 4 mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
• Crushed ice

1. 

   Place the mint leaves into a tall cocktail glass.

2. 

   Squeeze about 2 ounces of juice from a cut lime into the glass.

3. 

   Add the powdered sugar.

4. 

   Then, gently mash the ingredients together with the back of a spoon.

5. 

   Add crushed ice and 2 ounces white rum then stir.

6. 

   Top off with 2 ounces club soda and voila! you have an authentic Cuban mojito.

Tips & Warnings

• A popular variation is to take half of the juiced lime and cut into four wedges to add to the glass.

[fishnipples]

on 9/11/2007 Powdered sugar has a bit of starch in it, use a simple syrup or place some sugar into blender and make it fine. The starch changes the nature of the drink and imparts flavors and textures you don't need.

[joycetpchen]

on 8/7/2007 I love this drink! Thanks for sharing your recipe.