Mojito
Mint and lime brighten a rum-and-sugar base, while soda adds lift; the herb should smell fresh rather than shredded.
IBA published specification · 1 reference serve.
Glassware
Technique
Ice
Garnish
Preparation effort
Ingredients & measurements
| Ingredient | mL | US fl oz | Source measure / qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Cuban Ron | 45 | 1.52 | 45 ml White Cuban Ron |
| Fresh Lime Juice | 20 | 0.68 | 20 ml Fresh Lime Juice |
| 6 pcs Mint Sprigs | — | — | 6 pcs Mint Sprigs |
| 2 tsp White Cane Sugar | — | — | 2 tsp White Cane Sugar |
| Soda Water | — | — | Soda Water |
Converted equivalents are rounded for display; use one measurement system consistently. Dashes, spoonfuls, fruit counts and unspecified top-ups remain source measures. A blank equivalent does not mean zero.
How to make it
Gently press mint with lime and sugar. Add a little soda to dissolve the sugar, then ice and rum. Finish with soda and lift gently.
Glass: Highball. Ice: Cubes. Garnish: sprigs of mint and slice of lime.
Flavor & balance
- Sour (Acidic) (dominant): Citrus contributes the principal tart edge; fruit ripeness and juice yield affect balance.
- Sweet (supporting): Sweeteners, fruit or sweetened modifiers round the attack and add weight; product sugar varies.
- Earthy / Herbal (supporting): Botanicals, fresh herbs or the base spirit give aromatic plant character; this is not a basic taste.
Assess sweetness, bitterness and tactile drying separately. These flavor expectations are based on recipe structure, not measured tasting scores. Actual products, ice and dilution will change the result.
Preparation & batching
Service complexity: moderate. Batchability: spirit components only.
- Measure and label the chosen product specification; chill appropriate glassware.
- Prepare and measure fresh fruit components for the service plan; do not assume a fruit count guarantees a juice volume.
- Prepare sound fresh herbs; finish aromatic garnish at service.
Add carbonated ingredients at service; do not shake or store the finished fizzy drink as a still batch. Workload is an editorial assessment; no labor timing or storage validation is claimed.
Spirit & ingredient choices
Recipe notes & variations
For a Black Flannel variation, change one component at a time and record the selected product, proof, sweetener concentration and dilution. Compare it with this reference before naming or publishing the variation.
Compare: Gin-Gin Mule, Virgin Mojito.