Best French Mojito Recipes

FRENCH MOJITO

Steps:

• Lightly MUDDLE mint in base of glass (just to bruise)
• Add other ingredients
• Half-fill glass with crushed ice and CHURN (stir) with bar spoon
• Continue to add crushed ice and churn until drink is level with glass rim

THE FRENCH MOJITO

Steps:

• Fill a shaker with ice, then add 1½ oz of Rémy Martin VSOP, 1 oz of lime juice, 2/3 oz of simple syrup, 1 oz of sparkling water, and 10 mint leaves.
• Shake for 10 seconds, then pour, unstrained, into a collins glass.
• Before adding the mint, crush the leaves by hand to release the aromas and essential oils.

THE REAL MOJITO

Steps:

• Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler to crush the mint and lime to release the mint oils and lime juice. Add 2 more lime wedges and the sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture. Fill the glass almost to the top with ice. Pour the rum over the ice, and fill the glass with carbonated water. Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired. Garnish with the remaining lime wedge.

FRENCH MOJITO

Steps:

• Fill a shaker with ice, then add 45 ml (1½ oz) Rémy Martin VSOP, 30 ml (1 oz) lime juice, 20 ml ( ⅔ oz) simple syrup, 30 ml (1 oz) sparkling water, and 10 mint leaves.
• Shake for 10 seconds, then pour, unstrained, into a Collins glass.
• Before adding the mint, crush the leaves by hand to release the aromas and essential oils.

BEST MOJITO

Steps:

• In 10-ounce glass (such as Collins or highball), stir together lime juice and sugar until sugar dissolves. Add ¼ cup crushed ice. Rub mint leaves over rim of glass, then tear leaves in half and add to glass. Gently stir for 15 seconds, then add rum, remaining crushed ice, and club soda. Gently stir for 5 seconds, then tuck mint sprigs into top of glass and insert tall straw. Click here for more of our best rum cocktail recipes→

FRENCH MOJITO

Steps:

• Muddle mint with vodka in base of shaker; add lime juice and sugar; shake with ice and strain into an ice-filled glass.
• Top with soda and stir.
• Serve in a collins glass, garnished with raspberry and mint sprigs.

MOJITO RECIPE

Steps:

• Muddle the lime juice, sugar and mint leaves in a small jug, crushing the mint as you go - you can use the end of a rolling pin for this. Pour into a tall glass and add a handful of ice.
• Pour over the rum, stirring with a long-handled spoon. Top up with soda water, garnish with mint and serve.