Royal Mojito
A mojito with bubbly on top.
LevelEasy
MethodMuddle
GlassHighball
Serves1
Ingredients
- 40 mlWhite rum
- 20 mlLime juiceSqueeze it fresh. Bottled juice tastes flat. 1 lime gives about 25 ml.
- 15 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
- 8 leavesMint
- Top upSparkling wine
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Muddler
- Lewis bag & mallet
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Royal Mojito
- Muddle the mint gently with the lime juice and syrup in the glass.
- Fill with crushed ice and add the rum.
- Top with sparkling wine instead of soda.
Garnish: Mint sprig