Rum
Mojito
- Base
- Rum
- Family
- Julep and smash
- Era
- 1920–1933: Prohibition
- Date
- around 1930
- Glass
- Collins glass
- Technique
- Muddled, Built in the glass
- Flavour
- Citrus, Herbal
- Strength
- Light
- IBA list
- Contemporary Classics
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| White rum | 45 ml |
| Lime juice | 20 ml |
| Sugar | two teaspoons |
| Mint | a few leaves |
| Soda water | to top |
| Mint (garnish) | a sprig |
| Lime wedge (garnish) | one |
Method
- Gently muddle the mint with the sugar and lime.
- Add ice and rum, top with soda water and stir.
Tools
Place of origin
Havana · Cuba
Where it is most consumed
Associated with Cuba and common in beach and city bars worldwide.
An impression, not a measured figure
Curious stories
Legend
Havana is seen as its birthplace, but its exact origin is debated. One theory links it to Francis Drake and another ties the name to Cuban mojo.
