How to make an authentic Cuban Mojito (6 Steps)

The suddenly popular Mojito cocktail is a deliciously sweet and refreshing tropical drink. Although nowadays the ones they serve in a bar might differ from its original recipe. Here's how to make an authentic original Bodeguita del Medio Cuban mojito.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 ounces white rum
  • 2 ounces lime juice (squeezed from lime)
  • 2 ounces club soda
  • 4 mint leaves
  • 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
  • Crushed ice

Instructions

  1. Place the mint leaves into a tall cocktail glass.

  2. Squeeze about 2 ounces of juice from a cut lime into the glass.

  3. Add the powdered sugar.

  4. Then, gently mash the ingredients together with the back of a spoon.

  5. Add crushed ice and 2 ounces white rum then stir.

  6. Top off with 2 ounces club soda and voila! you have an authentic Cuban mojito.