DIETS: LC GF VG VT
Servings: 1
The mojito was historically used for medicinal purposes. Pirates created a drink with sugar, lime, mint and aguardiente (early rum) to treat scurvy and dysentery. When aguardiente was switched out for real rum, the classic mojito officially made its debut!



Ingredients: 

• 4 sprigs fresh  mint
• 3/4 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice
• 1 ounce simple syrup
• 1.5 ounces white rum
• Soda Water

 
Instructions: 

• Muddle 3 sprigs of mint, lime juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker
• Add rum and shake with ice
• Strain into a highball glass filled with ice
• Top with soda water and garnish with remaining mint sprig

Nutrition Info Per Serving: 
Calories 184
Total Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 18 mg
Potassium 26 mg
Total Carbohydrate 24 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 22 g
Protein 0 g