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Mojito with lime and mint (Easter version)

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Description

Refreshing mojito with lime and fresh mint — a classic Cuban cocktail refreshed for the Easter table. The drink combines the acidity of lime, the sweetness of sugar, and the aroma of fresh mint, while white rum and sparkling water add a lightly fizzy, festive freshness. It perfectly balances heavier Easter dishes and looks impressive in tall glasses with a sprig of mint and a slice of lime. The recipe includes an option for simple syrup for those who prefer a smooth sweetness, as well as step-by-step tips for beginners on how to properly squeeze lime and gently bruise mint without bitterness.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (8)

Servings:
4
  • Lime 5.6 szt. (~280 g)
  • Mint 30 g
  • Sugar 40 g
  • White rum 200 ml
  • Sparkling water 480 ml
  • Ice 200 g
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Syrop cukrowy 40 ml
  • Lime zest 6 g
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Preparation steps

Preparation of ingredients

1

Take the ingredients out of the fridge, chill the bottle of sparkling water. Rinse the limes under warm water and dry them. Gently press each lime on the cutting board and roll it with your hands for 10–15 seconds to soften the flesh and make it easier to squeeze out the juice.

Ingredients: Lime
Use a cutting board and a sharp knife. Pressing the lime with your hand makes it easier to extract the juice. Do not wash the lime with hot water — it will lose its aroma.

Preparation

2

Cut 4 limes into quarters, then cut each quarter in half to have 8 pieces from one lime. Set one lime aside for decoration - cut a thin circle (slice) from it.

Ingredients: Lime
Use a medium chef's knife; keep your fingers curled to avoid cutting yourself. Cut the slice for decoration at the end, so it doesn't dry out.

Muddling

3

In a large, spacious glass pitcher or individual glasses, place 2 teaspoons (10 g) of sugar for each glass and 2 pieces of lime. Using a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon, firmly but gently crush the lime leaves and sugar for 20–30 seconds — the goal is to release the juice and dissolve the sugar. Avoid crushing the white part of the peel (albedo), as it will add bitterness.

Ingredients: Lime, Sugar
Use a muddler (bartending tool) or a wooden spoon. Hold the tool vertically and twist/mash in a circular motion. If you don't have a muddler, use a potato masher wrapped in a cloth.

Adding mint

4

Tear the mint leaves from the stems (leave 4-8 nice sprigs for decoration). Add 6-8 mint leaves (for one serving) to a glass and gently press with a muddler for 8-12 seconds, just enough to release the essential oils — the leaves should be fragrant and slightly wilted, not crushed into a paste.

Ingredients: mint
Use gentle pressure. If the leaves turn dark and mushy, the flavor will become grassy and bitter.

Sweetening (optional)

5

If you are using simple syrup: add 10 ml of syrup per serving (40 ml for 4 servings) and stir. If you are using granulated sugar: make sure the sugar has dissolved during muddling; if necessary, add 1–2 teaspoons of hot water and stir to dissolve the sugar.

Ingredients: Syrop cukrowy, Sugar
Use a teaspoon or a bar jigger. The syrup provides a smooth texture and ensures better dissolution of the sweetness.

Mixing

6

Pour 50 ml of white rum into each glass (a total of 200 ml for 4 servings). Add crushed ice to about 3/4 of the height of the glass (or 200 g of crushed ice to a pitcher) and vigorously mix with a bar spoon for 8–10 seconds — the goal is to chill and distribute the flavor, not to overly dilute.

Ingredients: White rum, Ice
Use a long bar spoon or a wooden spoon. Do not stir for too long; excessive stirring will quickly dilute the drink.

Finishing and decoration

7

Fill each glass with cold sparkling water (about 120 ml per serving). Gently stir 2-3 times from the bottom up to preserve the bubbles. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lime on the rim. Optionally, grate a bit of lime zest on top for a more intense aroma.

Ingredients: Sparkling water, mint, lime zest, Lime
Use tall highball glasses. To keep the mint looking fresh, give it a gentle puff of air before placing it in the glass or trim the end of the stem.

Serving

8

Serve immediately after preparation, preferably with two short straws per serving. Mojito tastes best very cold, when the bubbles are still lively.

Ingredients: mint, Lime
Use fresh mint sprigs for decoration. Serve on a tray with festive trinkets (catkins, pastel eggs) to emphasize the Easter atmosphere.

Fun Fact

💡

Mojito has its roots in the Cuban drink 'El Draque' from the 16th-17th century, originally made with local rum and herbs; today it is one of the most popular cocktails in the world.

Best for

Wielkanoc przyjęcie wiosenne ogród i grill

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve in tall highball glasses. Make sure the ice is crushed — it adds texture and chills the drink faster. If you're making a larger batch, mix the rum with lime juice and syrup in a pitcher, and add the sparkling water just before serving.

🥡 Storage

Mojito is best consumed immediately; after 1–2 hours it loses its bubbles and the freshness of the mint. Sugar syrup can be stored in a sealed bottle in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Do not prepare the drink in advance with the addition of sparkling water.

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