Name: Cuban Mojito
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 Serving
Cuisine: American

March 4, 2026

A Cuban Mojito is the ultimate minty refresher. It uses 5 easy ingredients and takes a few minutes. Once you take a sip you’ll be in love! Pair this delicious drink with Cuban dishes or Cuban food such as our Cuban Mojo Pork. This is the perfect combination for when you’re craving the warmth of the islands.

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Cuban Mojito

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Instructions

First, take the lime wedges and squeeze the juice into your shaker cup. Add the sugar and stir so it dissolves.

Next, add the mint to the cup, pressing down with a spoon to release spearmint oils.

Then, add Bacardi and shake the cup well to combine and chill the ingredients. Pour the drink into a highball glass and fill the top of the glass with seltzer.

Finally, garnish with lime wedges and mint leaves and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bruise Your Mint Properly 🌿
Gently slap the mint leaves between your palms before muddling to release essential oils and aromatics without crushing them into bitter pieces.
Use Superfine Sugar for Speed ✨
Superfine sugar dissolves instantly in the lime juice without requiring excessive muddling, ensuring a smooth texture and preventing over-bruised mint leaves.
Fresh Lime Juice is Non-Negotiable 🍋
Always use freshly squeezed lime juice rather than bottled—the bright, complex flavor profile is essential to an authentic mojito that tastes genuinely refreshing.
Chill Your Glass First 🧊
Pre-chill your glass in the freezer for 5 minutes before assembly to keep the cocktail colder longer and prevent dilution from melting ice.
Layer Ice Last for Perfect Dilution ⏰
Add ice only after combining rum, sugar, lime, and mint to control dilution speed and ensure balanced flavor throughout the entire drink.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.