Now for the fun part: making your own mojito! Celebrating National Mojito Day wouldn't be complete without the satisfying clink of ice in the glass and the invigorating scent of fresh mint. Follow this traditional recipe to whip up your own Cuban mojito:
Ingredients:
10 fresh mint leaves 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste 1 cup ice cubes 1 1/2 fluid ounces of white rum 1/2 cup club soda Instructions:
Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler to crush the mint and lime to release the mint oils and lime juice. Add 2 more lime wedges and the sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture. Fill the glass almost to the top with ice. Pour the rum over the ice, and fill the glass with club soda. Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired. Garnish with the remaining lime wedge.