Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes Mojito 3.3 (41) 3 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 21, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 1 drink The bracing combination of citrus and mint is an excellent foil for sweet rum in this classic Cuban cocktail. White rum is preferred over darker types for its clarity of color. Served over ice and topped off with soda water, mojitos are ideal thirst-quenchers for summer parties. Ingredients 8 mint leaves, plus sprig for serving ½ ounce Quick Simple Syrup Ice cubes 2 ounces light rum 1 ounce fresh lime juice Soda water, for serving Directions In the bottom of a highball or Collins glass, muddle mint leaves with simple syrup for a few seconds until mint starts to break down. Fill glass with ice, then add rum and lime juice; stir to combine. Top with soda water and garnish with mint sprig. Bryan Gardner Rate it Print