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Perfect Mojitos Recipe – Easy Mint Cocktail for Holiday Parties

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This easy mojito recipe combines fresh mint, lime, white rum, and sparkling water for a refreshing, festive cocktail perfect for holiday parties or any celebration. Quick to make and endlessly customizable, it’s a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to bookmark.

Ingredients

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  • 10–12 fresh mint leaves per glass, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 whole lime per drink, cut into wedges or slices
  • 2 oz (60 ml) white rum per glass
  • 1 oz (30 ml) simple syrup per glass
  • 2–3 oz (60–90 ml) club soda or sparkling water per glass
  • Crushed or cubed ice
  • Optional garnishes: extra mint sprigs, lime wheels, fresh cranberries

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry 10-12 fresh mint leaves per glass. Slice 1 lime into wedges or thin wheels for garnish. Measure out 2 oz white rum and 1 oz simple syrup per glass. Have 2-3 oz club soda or sparkling water ready. Fill glass with ice.
  2. Add mint leaves and 2 lime wedges to the bottom of your highball glass. Gently press with a muddler 4-5 times to release oils without turning bitter.
  3. Pour in 1 oz simple syrup, followed by 2 oz white rum. Stir with a bar spoon to combine.
  4. Fill the glass to the top with crushed ice.
  5. Pour 2-3 oz club soda or sparkling water over the ice. Give a gentle stir to blend.
  6. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, a lime wheel, and a few cranberries for festive flair. Serve immediately while icy cold and fizzy.

Notes

Muddle mint gently to avoid bitterness. Adjust sweetness and mint to taste. For parties, batch the mint, lime, syrup, and rum base in a pitcher and add ice and soda just before serving. Store leftover base (without ice/soda) in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Try variations with berries, cranberries, or different herbs. For mocktails, skip the rum and add extra sparkling water or ginger ale.

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