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Mojito

Learn how to create the classic Mojito by mixing BACARDÍ Superior white rum with the cool crispness of freshly squeezed lime and mint on ice. You've just created an Original BACARDÍ Mojito, the perfect white rum cocktail for sundown and other magical moments.

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HOW TO MAKE A MOJITO

The Mojito – a perfect BACARDÍ cocktail for any time of day.

How to make a

Mojito

  • 1 1/2 oz BACARDÍ Superior rum
  • 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
  • 12 fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 oz sugar syrup (1:1)
  • 3/4 oz soda
  • mint sprig as garnish
mojito recipe

One step at a time

Step 1

Squeeze

Squeeze the lime wedges into a highball glass.
Step 2

Press

Add sugar and mint to the glass, and press with a barspoon to release the oil.
Step 3

Churn

Half fill the glass with crushed ice, add the BACARDÍ Superior Rum and churn.
Step 4

Garnish

Top with crushed ice and soda. Garnish with a mint sprig.

The Mojito Story

Its Humble Origins

Back in the 16th century, the Draque cocktail was created, combining aguardiente (a crude precursor to rum) with lime, sugar and mint. This concoction is said to be the earliest version of the Mojito Cocktail.

The Mojito Story

The Birth of the Mojito

In 1862, BACARDÍ founder Don Facundo Bacardi began producing rum. The Draque recipe was altered to replace aguardiente with something more palatable, choosing BACARDÍ white rum. The Mojito, as we know it, was born, sealing BACARDÍ’s place as the best rum for Mojitos.

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What is white rum?

White rum is usually a light-bodied variant with a soft, sweet taste. It’s often used in light refreshing cocktails, especially favorites, like the Mojito and Daiquiri.

How do you make a strawberry mojito?

To make a strawberry mojito, simply add fresh strawberries to your glass and press down gently to release some juice.

What type of rum goes in a mojito?

Did you know, the first ever mojito called for BACARDÍ Superior white rum? It’s truly a timeless classic. You can also experiment with gold and flavored rums for a unique twist on your Mojito.

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