Mojito
Rum, mint, lime, and soda — refreshing and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
| White rum | 2 oz |
| Fresh lime juice | 1 oz |
| Simple syrup (1:1) | 0.75 oz |
| Club soda | 2 oz |
| Total volume | 5.75 oz |
Garnish: Mint sprig, lime wheel
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Built in the glass · Medium · about 3 minutes
- 1
Gently muddle the mint leaves in the bottom of a highball glass to release the oils and aromatics — press, don't pulverize.
- 2
Add the white rum, fresh lime juice and simple syrup to the highball glass and fill with ice.
- 3
Top with the club soda.
- 4
Stir gently to combine.
- 5
Garnish with mint sprig, lime wheel.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 0% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| White rum | 24.0 oz | 1 |
| Fresh lime juice | 12.0 oz | 1 |
| Simple syrup (1:1) | 9.0 oz | 1 |
| Club soda | 24.0 oz | 1 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Mojito FAQ
What's in a Mojito?
A classic Mojito is made with white rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup (1:1), club soda. It's built in the glass and served in a highball glass.
What is the ABV of a Mojito?
A classic Mojito is approximately 13.9% ABV — about 1.33 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Mojito?
Neither — the Mojito is built right in the glass, so no shaker or mixing glass is needed.
How do I batch Mojitos for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add no dilution water (built drinks dilute in the glass). The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.