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Two tall glasses filled with ice and mojitos, topped with mint leaves.
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5 from 2 votes

Shortcut Classic Mojito Cocktail

This simple classic mojitos is special for at least two reasons: it provides a shortcut for muddling the mint leaves that loses none of the freshness, and includes a couple dashes of Angostura bitters to add depth flavor that will make this recipe your favorite version of all time.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: Cuban
Keyword: classic mojito, Cuban cocktail
Servings: 1
Calories: 300.1kcal
Author: Susan Pridmore

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces mint simple syrup Make your own, or purchase it.
  • 2 ounces white rum * see the Ingredient Notes in the post.
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 2 ounces club soda
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters (optional, but worth it!)
  • mint sprig for garnish
  • lime slices for extra lime, if needed

Instructions

  • Fill a tall glass with ice. A Tom Collins glass is perfect for this cocktail.
  • In a cocktail shaker, combine the mint syrup, rum, lime juice, and a few ice cubes. Shake it like crazy, and strain into the glass.
  • Stir in a couple dashes of Angostura bitters, add the mint spring, and serve with lime slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 300.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 44.8g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 45.9mg | Potassium: 71.2mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 42.2g | Vitamin A: 14.2IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 14.2mg | Iron: 2.1mg