Fresh Mint Mojito Cocktail

Fresh mint and zesty lime combine to create a flavor base for this classic rum cocktail. We use superfine sugar to ensure it all dissolves for the smoothest refreshing mojito.

fresh mint mojito
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ ounces white rum

  • ¼ cup packed mint leaves (about 15), plus a sprig for garnish

  • 2 teaspoons superfine sugar (see Tip)

  • ½ lime, cut into 4 pieces

  • ¼ cup club soda

  • 1 cup crushed ice (from 2 cups ice cubes)

Directions

  1. Place rum, mint, sugar and lime in a 1-cup measuring cup. Muddle all the ingredients with a muddler or the handle end of a wooden spoon until the sugar has dissolved, the mint is well bruised and the lime has released its juice. Pour into a glass, stir in club soda and then add crushed ice. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, if desired.

Tips

Tip: Superfine sugar is sugar that dissolves instantly. It is available in the baking section of most supermarkets, but if you can't find it, process regular granulated sugar in a food processor or blender until very finely ground.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

138 Calories
0g Fat
10g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 1/2 cup without ice
Calories 138
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 6g
Added Sugars 5g 10%
Protein 1g 2%
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Vitamin A 941IU 19%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Folate 27mcg 7%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Calcium 57mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 16mg 4%
Potassium 140mg 3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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