Best Mojito Recipe

3 mojitos with mint leaves and lime wedges.

4.5 from 127 votes

Yield: 1 cocktail

This is the Best Mojito Recipe, with a quick homemade mint and lime infused simple syrup included to intensify all of the flavors in this showstopper of a cocktail! Easily make a single mojito for yourself, or make a pitcher of mojitos for a crowd!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Additional Time10

Total Time30

Ingredients

For the Mojito Simple Syrup:

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
10 mint leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges

For a Single Mojito:

10 fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons Mojito Simple Syrup
½ a lime, cut into 4 wedges
1 cup ice cubes
2 oz white rum
club soda, for serving

For a Pitcher of Mojitos:

60 mint leaves, plus more for garnish
16 oz (2 cups) white rum
5 limes
½ cup mojito simple syrup
ice
club soda

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Instructions

For the Mojito Simple Syrup:

Add all ingredients to a medium sized pot and bring to a simmer. Place lid on the pot and let simmer for about 10 minutes. (It’s important to keep the lid on or too much of the water will dissolve.)
Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Strain the simple syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the mint leaves and lime wedges. Chill in fridge until cold. Store in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 7 days.

For a Single Mojito:

Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler to crush the mint and lime to release the mint oils and lime juice. You can also use the end of a wooden spoon as a muddler.
Add 2 more lime wedges and the simple syrup, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture.
Fill the glass almost to the top with ice. Pour the rum over the ice, and then fill the glass with club soda. Stir, taste, and add more simple syrup if desired. Garnish with the remaining lime wedge and a sugar cane stick, if desired.

For a Pitcher of Mojitos:

Add the mint leaves, rum, lime juice and mojito simple syrup to a large pitcher. Muddle the mint to release its flavors.
Fill the pitcher most of the way full with ice. Top with club soda. Serve in tall glasses filled with ice, then garnish with extra mint, lime wedges and a sugar cane stick, if desired.

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Notes

Make Ahead: Follow all of the steps for making a pitcher of mojitos, but do not add the ice and club soda until you are ready to serve! Store the muddled mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 12 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mojito, Calories: 249kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.01g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 49mg, Potassium: 62mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 30g, Vitamin A: 17IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 26mg, Iron: 2mg