Here is a genuine mojito cocktail recipe. This version is tailored for a single serving, but you can easily scale it up to make a full pitcher. It's an exceptionally refreshing drink, perfect for hot summer days.
This Cuban cocktail is a blend of a few simple ingredients, but the resulting drink is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, not to mention refreshing! What makes this a five-star recipe? It stays true to the original mojito with real, fresh ingredients. The recipe makes one serving, but you can easily scale it up to make a pitcher for summertime entertaining.
Sparkling Mojito Cocktail Ingredients
Fresh mint leaves 10
SodaStream Sparkling Water 1/2 cup
1/2 medium lime 3 wedges
White sugar 2 tablespoons
Ice 1 cup
White Rum 1 1/2 fluid ounces
How to make a Sparkling Mojito Cocktail :
- Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler and crush to release mint oils and lime juice.
- Add remaining lime wedges and 2 tablespoons sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture.
- Fill your bottle with cold fresh water and insert it into your SodaStream sparkling water maker. Push the button once (light fizz), twice (medium fizz) or thrice (strong fizz) based on your preferred carbonation level.
- Fill the glass almost to the top with ice.
- Pour in rum and fill the glass with SodaStream sparkling water.
