Mojito With Dark Rum Cocktail Recipe
A refreshing twist on the classic mojito that swaps in dark rum for deeper notes of molasses, caramel, and spice while keeping the bright lime and fresh mint.
Equipment
- Highball or collins glass
- Muddler
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Citrus juicer
- Bar spoon
- Ice crusher or mallet (optional)
- Ice cubes or crushed ice
Ingredients
- 2 oz dark rum aged dark or spiced rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp simple syrup or sugar
- 6-8 leaves fresh mint
- crushed ice to fill glass
- 2-3 oz club soda or sparkling water, to top
- 1 wedge lime for garnish
- 1 sprig mint for garnish
Instructions
- Add mint leaves and simple syrup to a highball glass; gently muddle until aromatic.
- Pour in fresh lime juice and dark rum.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice and give a light stir to combine.
- Top with club soda or sparkling water.
- Garnish with a mint sprig (clap it between your hands first) and a lime wedge. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to taste depending on your rum. For a warmer profile, use spiced rum; for a lighter one, split the base with white rum. Avoid over-muddling mint to prevent bitterness.