Extra Minty Mojito

5 from 1 vote

This refreshing Extra Minty Mojito bumps up the mint flavor without filling your glass with mint leaves by adding homemade mint simple syrup.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Steeping and cooling time3

Total Time3 15

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Cuban

Keyword: alcohol, beverage, cocktail, drink, gluten free, lime, mint, mojito, rum, simple syrup, vegan

Servings: Drink

Calories: 189kcal

Add 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup mint leaves to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and steep for an hour. Strain into a bottle or jar and cool completely before using. The syrup can be stored in the fridge for several weeks.

Muddle together 1 ounce mint simple syrup, 1/2 small lime, and 6 large mint leaves (make sure you do this in a very sturdy tall glass or use a cocktail shaker or measuring cup). Stir in 1 1/2 ounces rum. Fill the glass halfway with ice (or fill a tall glass halfway with ice and transfer your muddled mixture-rum to the glass). Top with club soda (use lime-flavored soda if you like your mojito extra limey). Garnish with additional mint leaves or lime wedge as desired.