Mojito (Cuban Rum Lime Spritzer)

Recipe courtesy Steven Raichlen, author of The Barbecue Bible and Barbecue Bible Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades (Workman Publishing)

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(8)

Prep Time:
10 min
Level:
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Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: --
Total:: 10 min

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Ingredients

I bunch fresh mint leaves
6 to 8 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup white rum
6 cups club soda
6 cups crushed ice

Directions

Wash and stem the mint leaves, reserving 6 whole sprigs for garnish. Place the mint leaves in the bottom of a sturdy pitcher and add the sugar. Mash the mint leaves and sugar together, using the tip of a wooden spoon -- this extracts the mint oils. Add the lime juice and rum and stir until the sugar is dissolved. The recipe can be made several hours ahead to this stage. However, expect some discoloring in the mint leaves if you make the mojitos more than 20 minutes ahead.

Just before serving, add the club soda and gently stir to mix. Partially fill 6 highball glasses with ice. Add the mojito mixture and garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint.

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recipe Mojito (Cuban Rum Lime Spritzer)
LEONARD sacramento, CA 06-13-2007
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Mojo Mojito
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

had lots of good flavor and a nice kick MMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmojito!!!!
recipe Mojito (Cuban Rum Lime Spritzer)
Anonymous 09-11-2006
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very refreshing drink
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used diet tonic (its what I had on hand) and they were great. We took a pitcher to the lake on a hot day and they were very... refreshing. I would even have them without the rum!! Vodka maybe...Read more
recipe Mojito (Cuban Rum Lime Spritzer)
Deanna Jacksonville, FL 06-11-2006
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Refreshing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I knew there could be a great Mojito out there but I've never been able to find one at a bar or restaurant. They usually add... sprite or something else that makes it too sweet. Some even use mixers instead of real mint. This drink is perfect, especially for summer. Not too sweet. You can't really taste the alcohol - be careful.Read more
recipe Mojito (Cuban Rum Lime Spritzer)
Barb Portland, OR 01-01-2006
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Not enough kick
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I would probably double the amount of white rum in this recipe. All of my guests thought the drink was rather weak. Great... flavors though- just needed a little more oomph.Read more
recipe Mojito (Cuban Rum Lime Spritzer)
KRISTY Houston, TX 09-26-2005
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Works well for parties.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It sure beats making individual mojitos!
recipe Mojito (Cuban Rum Lime Spritzer)
Molly Levittown, PA 07-05-2005
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Refreshing & delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This drink is great! I made it for a bar-b-que party, & everyone enjoyed it. Light, refreshing, & delivers a slight "kick".