Rum · COCKTAIL GUIDE

Mojito

Mint aroma reaches you before the Mojito’s mix of lime, gentle sweetness and soda. The drink is light-bodied, cooling and designed for easy drinking rather than concentrated strength. It is useful when you want rum without the weight of a tropical cocktail; compared with a Daiquiri, it is longer, fizzier and more herbal.

RefreshingHerbalCitrus

APPROX. ABV: 12%
STRENGTH: 2/5
DRINKABILITY: 5/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness3

Bitterness0

Sourness4

Strength2

Body1

Drinkability5

Fruity2

Herbal4

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Rum

25 ml Citrus

15 ml Sweetener

Method: Shake with ice and strain.
Glass: Highball or Coupe
Garnish: Citrus twist

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Ceviche

02Grilled prawns

03Cuban sandwich

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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