If there’s one drink that never gets old, it’s the classic Mojito. This refreshing classic invented in the 1930’s has stood the test of time…because it’s just that good. The way the herbaceous mint pairs with fruity rum and zingy lime makes magic every time. It’s such a favorite that we’ve created dozens of types of Mojito recipes that riff on this tasty concept. So here’s our best Mojito recipe: made the classic way! It’s pared back to its essentials, following the classic definition and sweetened just enough. Then, try different types of Mojito recipe variations: in every color and flavor! Strawberry, coconut, pineapple, watermelon…each one is uniquely refreshing.
And now…the top mojito recipes to try!
Mojito history and classic definition
The Mojito is a classic cocktail that originated in Havana, Cuba. Some say the combination of lime, rum and mint was invented in the 1500s by indigenous natives as a medicine. Others claim its invention was in the 1800’s with the birth of the Bacardi rum company. In any case, its place as an iconic Cuban cocktail was solidified by the 1930’s when Ernest Hemingway helped to popularize the drink. Ingredients: Fresh mint, lime juice, white rum, simple syrup, soda water Ingredients: Fresh mint, lime juice, sugar, white rum, soda water Ingredients: Fresh mint, strawberries, lime juice, simple syrup, white rum, soda water Ingredients: Fresh mint, watermelon, lime juice, simple syrup, white rum, soda water Ingredients: White rum, simple syrup, lime, ice Ingredients: Fresh mint, lime juice, cream of coconut, white rum, coconut rum, soda water Ingredients: Fresh mint, lime juice, simple syrup, white rum, soda water, pineapple juice Ingredients: Fresh mint, blueberries, lime juice, white rum, simple syrup, soda water Ingredients: Fresh mint, blackberries, lime juice, white rum, simple syrup, soda water Ingredients: Fresh mint, mango nectar, lime juice, white rum, simple syrup, soda water Ingredients: Mint, raspberries, lime juice, simple syrup, white rum, soda water Ingredients: Fresh mint, ripe peaches, lime juice, simple syrup, white rum, soda water Ingredients: Mint, lime juice, simple syrup, Limoncello, white rum, soda water Ingredients: Fresh mint, lime juice, simple syrup, gin, soda water Ingredients: Fresh mint, lime juice, simple syrup, vodka, soda water Ingredients: Fresh mint, lime juice, simple syrup, tequila, soda water Ingredients: Fresh mint, lime juice, orgeat syrup or simple syrup, soda water or tonic water The Mojito makes the list of International Bartender Association’s IBA official cocktails, meaning it has a formalized definition (though it’s made differently everywhere). Here’s what’s in a classic mojito recipe:
Fresh mint Lime juice Rum Sugar or simple syrup Soda water
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