Ingredients
Mojito
- 10-12 fresh mint leaves
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
- 1/2 cup cucamelons, halved (or substitute with 1/2 cucumber, chopped)
- 1 1/2 ounces white rum
- 1/2 cup club soda
- Ice
Instructions
Muddle the Base
- In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the mint leaves, one lime wedge, and sugar. Muddle gently but firmly — press and twist with the muddler until you can smell the mint oils and the lime has released its juice. Don’t pulverize the mint; just bruise it enough to release the flavor.
- Add the halved cucamelons (or chopped cucumber) and muddle again, pressing just enough to crack them open and release their juice. The mixture should smell bright and citrusy.
Build the Cocktail
- Fill the glass almost to the top with ice. Pour the white rum over the ice.
- Top with club soda and give it one gentle stir with a bar spoon or straw — just enough to combine without killing the fizz. The drink should be sparkling and cloudy with flecks of mint.
Garnish and Serve
- Squeeze an extra lime wedge over the top and drop it in. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a few whole cucamelons on a cocktail pick if you’re feeling fancy. Serve immediately while the fizz is still lively.