COCKTAILS
Mojito
This Original Mojito cocktail recipe blends BACARDÍ Carta Blanca rum, lime, mint, and a touch of sweetness. Whether you're mixing a single glass or a pitcher for friends, follow these simple steps to create a Mojito that's sure to impress!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
One step at a time
Mojito
Tasting notes
What does a Mojito taste like? Imagine summer in a glass – that’s the Mojito. With the refreshing aroma of fresh mint leaves and BACARDÍ rum, it captures the essence of paradise before it even touches your lips. Crisp, perfectly balanced, and universally loved.
Mix like a pro
For the best Mojito recipe, use 10-12 large mint leaves—about what fits loosely in your palm. Fresh mint adds the essential aroma and flavour that makes this classic rum cocktail so refreshing.
Clapping releases the mint’s fragrant oils, but most of them end up on your hands, not in the drink. Instead, add the mint to the glass and gently press it with a bar spoon to release the essential oils without damaging the leaves. For a touch of theatre, gently spank the garnish mint to release the aroma, then place it on top of the glass for an impressive finish.
To make Mojitos for a group, multiply the ingredients by the number of servings needed. Press mint and squeeze lime in a large pitcher, add sugar syrup and BACARDÍ Carta Blanca rum, then add ice and soda just before serving.
BACARDÍ Carta Blanca white rum is ideal for mojitos due to its clean, subtle flavour that complements the fresh mint and lime. Its smooth character makes it the perfect base for this classic Cuban cocktail.
Where It All Began
THE BIRTH
OF AN ICON
Arguably one of the most influential cocktails in history, the Mojito has mysterious origins, likely tracing back to a medicinal drink called a Drac, or Draque, named after the British privateer Richard Drake. The first recorded Mojito recipe appeared in the 1930 cocktail book La Ley Mojada by Pedro Chicote, which called for BACARDÍ rum. Since then, its popularity has grown, turning the Mojito into the unofficial national drink of Cuba.
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