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5-Minute Mojito Cocktail - Fast, Fresh, and Refreshing

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh mint leaves: About 8–10 leaves, plus a sprig for garnish.
  • Lime: 1 medium lime, juiced (about 1 ounce), plus extra wedges for garnish.
  • White sugar or simple syrup: 2 teaspoons granulated sugar or 3/4 ounce simple syrup.
  • White rum: 2 ounces (preferably a light, clean style).
  • Club soda: To top (about 2–3 ounces).
  • Ice: Cubes or crushed, depending on your preference.
  • Optional: A few dashes of aromatic bitters for complexity.

Method
 

  1. Prep your glass: Use a tall highball or Collins glass. Add the sugar (or simple syrup) and freshly squeezed lime juice.
  2. Add mint: Place 8–10 mint leaves into the glass. Gently press them with a muddler or the back of a spoon for 5–10 seconds—just enough to release fragrance, not shred the leaves.
  3. Add rum: Pour in 2 ounces of white rum and give a quick stir to dissolve the sugar.
  4. Ice it: Fill the glass with ice. Crushed ice gives more dilution and a frosty feel; cubes keep it a touch stronger and fizzier.
  5. Top with bubbles: Add club soda to fill, about 2–3 ounces. Stir gently from the bottom to lift the mint and integrate flavors.
  6. Garnish and serve: Slap a mint sprig between your palms to release aroma, then tuck it into the glass with a lime wheel or wedge. Serve immediately.