Refreshing Midnight Mojito Cocktail Recipe
A quick and easy mojito cocktail with fresh mint, lime, white rum, and club soda, perfect for summer nights and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice (from 2 medium limes)
- 2 ounces (60 ml) white rum
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) simple syrup
- 4 ounces (120 ml) chilled club soda
- Crushed ice
- Optional: pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with crushed ice to chill it while you prep (about 5 minutes).
- Place 10 fresh mint leaves into the bottom of a sturdy glass or mixing cup. Add fresh lime juice and simple syrup. Gently muddle the mint leaves for 15-20 seconds to release aromatic oils without tearing them apart.
- Pour 2 ounces (60 ml) of white rum into the muddled mint-lime syrup mixture. Stir gently with a bar spoon for about 10 seconds.
- Discard the ice from the chilled highball glass and fill it with fresh crushed ice. Strain the mint-rum mixture over the ice using a fine mesh strainer if desired.
- Top with approximately 4 ounces (120 ml) of chilled club soda. Stir gently to lift the mint leaves and mix the drink.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a thin lime wheel or wedge on the rim. Optionally, add a pinch of sea salt on top to brighten the flavors.
Notes
Be gentle when muddling mint to avoid bitterness. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Prepare the mint-lime-rum base ahead but add club soda and ice just before serving to keep fizz fresh. Crushed ice chills faster and dilutes slightly; cubed ice lasts longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 8-
- Calories: 160
- Carbohydrates: 10
Keywords: mojito, cocktail, summer drink, mint, lime, rum, refreshing, easy cocktail