If there’s one drink associated with the romance of mid­-­twentieth-century Cuba, the era when Hemingway helped us all discover its incredible allure, this is it. The authentic Mojito is made with light rum, but it can also be made with ­vodka.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 to ­2 ounces Simple Syrup
• 1 1/2­ to ­2 ounces fresh lime ­juice
• 1 1/2­ to ­2 ounces light ­rum
• 1 sprig of fresh mint ­leaves

Instructions

Fill a rocks glass (or small highball) with ice and add the rest of the ingredients, including the mint. Stir, lightly crushing the mint leaves into the ice cubes, and ­serve.

Other Rum Recipes

Convertible
Cuba Libre
Daydream
Frozen Daiquiri

Tip

The Mojito