Blend 111
A mojito in a tall glass with mint and lime, on a bench among potted plants

Rum

Mojito Classico

Glass
Highball
Garnish
Sugarcane stick and a sprig of mint
Method
Shaken
Time
5 mins.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. light rum
  • 2 oz. demerara syrup
  • 1 large lime
  • 10 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 oz. sparkling water

Method

  1. Slice the lime thinly, removing and discarding the ends.
  2. Put the lime slices in the shaker.
  3. Add the rum and Demerara sugar.
  4. Muddle these ingredients together to release the lime's juices and dissolve the sugar.
  5. Transfer the mixture into a Collins glass filled with ice.
  6. Fill the rest of the glass with sparkling water and stir thoroughly to mix.
  7. Garnish with a sugarcane stick and a sprig of mint.