Captain Mojito

Surely this needs no introduction!

Captain Mojito

Ingredients

  • 50ml

    Captain Morgan White Rum

  • 15ml

    Sugar Syrup

  • 6

    Mint Leaves

  • 25ml

    Soda Water

  • 1

    Lime (small cubes)

  • 1

    Lime Wedge (Garnish)

  • 1

    Mint Sprig (Garnish)

0 units of alcohol per serve

Equipment

  • 1

    Highball Glass

  • 1

    Ice Scoop

  • 1

    Jigger

  • 1

    Muddler

  • 1

    Bar Spoon

  • 1

    Tongs

Serves:
1

Method

  • Preparation
    1. Place Lime Cubes, Mint and Sugar Syrup in the Highball Glass.
    2. Muddle together.
    3. Add the Captain Morgan White Rum, then fill 0.75 with Crushed Ice and churn together.
    4. Top up with Club Soda and add Ice, if necessary.
    5. Garnish with a Mint Sprig and a Lime Wedge.
  • Alcohol content

    Alcohol content

    16 g per serve

Interesting facts

 The Mojito is arguably the most popular of Cuban cocktails with countless bartenders creating their own twists on this classic recipe.

History of the drink

Some date this cocktail back to the 1500's and that Sir Francis Drake had something to so with it. It's hard to prove or disprove this, but what we do know is that it has been a global favourite for decades.

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