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    Marie's Favorite Mojito Recipe

    Published: May 26, 2021

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    Marie's Favorite Mojito Recipe! This mojito recipe is a bit sweeter and more flavourful than the traditional mojito recipe.

    Originally published July 11, 2009. Updated on 5/26/2021

    A close up view of Marie's Mojito Recipe - A tall glass with ice, limes, and mint in it, along with a pale amber liquid. It is garnished with a slice of lime.

    I admit it, sometimes I get weird about my recipes.

    Sure, there are tried and true ways to do some things - like Mojitos - but when it comes down to it, personal taste has to rule over what's considered "proper".

    I've done countless traditional mojitos.. muddling the lime, sugar, and mint.. but when it comes right down to it, I'm not a fan of carbonated water. (AKA club soda, soda water, etc). It just tastes like baking soda to me, not pleasant at all.

    Of course, fresh mint and lime are hard to resist in the heat of summer, so I knew I'd have to tweak the recipe a little. Time to share s MY tried and true version of the mojito!

    A close up view of Marie's Mojito Recipe - A tall glass with ice, limes, and mint in it, along with a pale amber liquid. It is garnished with a slice of lime.

    Marie’s Mojito

    My recipe differs from the traditional in two ways: Ingredients and preparation.

    I guess those are really the only two ways it COULD differ. I suppose you could argue for “presentation/service” as another possibility, but I digress.

    Anyway, yes - different in ingredients and prep. I’m not sure exactly where the line exists for “this is no longer a mojito”, but hey... same basic idea, looks the same, tastes almost the same - just sweeter.

    Before getting to the actual recipe, let’s look at the components of my mojito:

    Rose’s Lime Cordial

    Rose’s Lime Cordial is a concentrated and sweetened lime juice product, popularly used in bars and for cocktail preparation in general.

    I use this in place of the lime (sort of - I do have slices!) and sugar, as well as in place of the lime muddling step.

    Aside from being lazy, it also gives it a brighter, more obvious hit of lime flavour throughout the drink.

    A close up view of Marie's Mojito Recipe - A tall glass with ice, limes, and mint in it, along with a pale amber liquid. It is garnished with a slice of lime.

    Amber Rum

    Mojitos are generally made with white rum, but I prefer amber rum in general.

    If I’m feeling spicy, I’ll use Screech - a Jamaican black rum that’s popular in Newfoundland. It’s rich and kind of fruity tasting, but it’s also kind of an acquired taste.

    The first time I tried it - at my Screech In - I thought they’d given me a shot of literal jet fuel to drink. It ... uh... did not stay down long.

    Now, though, I love it!

    Fresh Mint

    Fresh mint is non-negotiable when it comes to mojitos, so it’s in there.

    It does get muddled with the lime cordial and rum, though, so there is *some* muddling (mashing the ingredients together to disperse the flavour) going on.

    Amount of mint leaves is totally a matter of personal preference. I know people who like as little as 3-4 mint leaves in their mojitos, while my husband and I love a really in-your-face amount of mint in ours - 10 large leaves or more.

    A close up view of Marie's Mojito Recipe - A tall glass with ice, limes, and mint in it, along with a pale amber liquid. It is garnished with a slice of lime.

    Lemon-Lime Soda

    As I mentioned earlier, I can’t stand soda water/club soda / etc.

    So, I use Sprite, 7-Up, Sierra Mist, etc. It doesn’t have that nasty taste on the end of it, and adds a bit more sweetness and flavour to the drink

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    A close up view of Marie's Mojito Recipe - A tall glass with ice, limes, and mint in it, along with a pale amber liquid. It is garnished with a slice of lime.

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    A close up view of Marie's Mojito Recipe - A tall glass with ice, limes, and mint in it, along with a pale amber liquid. It is garnished with a slice of lime.

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    A close up view of Marie's Mojito Recipe - A tall glass with ice, limes, and mint in it, along with a pale amber liquid. It is garnished with a slice of lime.

    A close up view of Marie's Mojito Recipe - A tall glass with ice, limes, and mint in it, along with a pale amber liquid. It is garnished with a slice of lime.
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    Marie's Favorite Mojito

    Marie's Favorite Mojito Recipe! This mojito recipe is a bit sweeter and more flavourful than the traditional mojito recipe.
    Prep Time3 minutes mins
    Resting time, optional10 minutes mins
    Total Time13 minutes mins
    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: Cuban
    Servings: 1 Person
    Calories: 185kcal
    Author: Marie Porter

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 oz Amber rum
    • 1 oz Rose's Lime Cordial
    • Mint Leaves*
    • Ice Cubes
    • ½ Lime sliced
    • Lemon-Lime Soda Sprite, 7 Up, Sierra Mist

    Instructions

    • In a tall glass, muddle Rose's Lime, Rum, and the mint leaves. If you have a few minutes, let it sit 5-10 minutes, and muddle it again.
    • Fill glass with ice cubes and as many lime slices as you want. Top up with lemon-lime soda of your choice, and garnish with a sprig of mint and/or slice of lime. Enjoy!

    Notes

    * Amount of mint leaves is totally a matter of personal preference. I know people who like as little as 3-4 mint leaves in their mojitos, while my husband and I love a really in-your-face amount of mint in ours - 10 large leaves or more.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

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