The mojito is over four centuries old, and that’s as perfect a testament to the timelessness of this refreshing cocktail as any we can think of.
Legend has it that in the late 16th century Sir Francis Drake made landfall in Cuba seeking a remedy for his crew’s scurvy and tummy troubles — and was handed a beverage made with mint, lime, cane sugar, and a locally produced firewater. The particulars are lost to history, but the cocktail isn’t — it’s just that good.
Nearly 500 years later, there’s still nothing that tastes more like summer than the tall, refreshing mojito. Built on the clean raw-cane sweetness of Traditional Proof Syrup with fresh lime and a handful of mint, this classic highball assembles in about a minute.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rum
- ½ oz Traditional Proof Syrup
- ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 8 to 10 Fresh Mint Leaves
- 4 oz Club Soda
- Mint Leaves & Lime Wheel to Garnish
Tools
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer
- Bar Spoon
- Collins Glass
Steps
- Press the mint leaves gently in the shaker — just enough to release their oils, not enough to shred them.
- Measure rum, Proof Syrup, and lime juice into shaker; add ice and shake until well chilled and combined.
- Strain into ice-filled collins glass; top with club soda, then give a quick stir to combine.
- Garnish with mint leaves and lime wheel.