The Recipe · No.743 · Mojito

Mojito, and Where to Source It

Press the mint gently, just enough to release its oils. Grinding it hard tears the leaves and pulls bitter tannins from the veins, which turns a clean, cool drink grassy. Add the soda last so it keeps its lift.

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Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep5 min
Cook0 min
Makes1 drink
CuisineCuban
Cook it with
No-cook
Part One
The Ingredients — and where to get them
White rum
A light, crisp rum keeps it clean and refreshing. Buy this fresh and local.
2 oz
Local / market
Fresh lime juice
Squeezed to order for a sharp, bright acid against the sugar.
1 oz
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Mint leaves
Fresh, unblemished leaves; discard woody stems. Bought local.
10 leaves
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Sugar
Superfine dissolves fast so the drink is not gritty. An unrefined sugar adds a faint molasses note.
2 tsp
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Soda water
Chilled sparkling water for the lift, added at the very end. A crisp craft seltzer works.
2 oz
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Part Two
The Method
  1. Press the mintAdd mint, sugar, and lime juice to a tall glass and press gently a few times.
  2. BuildFill the glass with crushed ice and pour the rum over.
  3. Top and stirTop with soda water and stir once from the bottom.
  4. GarnishSlap a mint sprig against your hand to wake it up and tuck it in.
Part Three
The Toolkit

Highball glass · Muddler · Bar spoon

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