Minty Rum Breeze

This classic mojito recipe combines the refreshing flavors of lime, mint, and rum, creating a light and crisp cocktail perfect for warm weather. The zesty lime juice and sweet sugar are muddled with fresh mint leaves and mixed with white rum, then topped with fizzy club soda. Garnished with a slice of lime and a few sprigs of mint, this cocktail is both visually appealing and deliciously invigorating.

Minty Rum Breeze

A refreshing and zesty cocktail made with lime juice, mint leaves, and white rum, topped with club soda for a fizzy kick.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 10 mint leaves
  • 2 ounces white rum
  • club soda
  • lime slice (for garnish)
  • 3 mint sprigs (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Fill a lowball glass with a generous amount of ice and set aside.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine lime juice, sugar, and mint leaves. Use a muddler to gently crush the mint leaves and mix the ingredients.
  3. Add white rum and a handful of ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass, then top it off with club soda.
  5. Garnish with a slice of lime and a few sprigs of mint.