Dark Rum Mojito Hemingway Style
Recipe category
Hemingway-style dark rum mojito with rich, molasses notes from aged rum. A sophisticated twist on the classic Cuban cocktail, perfect for sipping slowly like the literary master himself.
Preparation time
5 minutes
Cooking time
0 minutes
Number of servings
1
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
2 oz dark rum
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
8-10 fresh mint leaves
2 oz club soda
1 lime wedge
Crushed ice
Extra mint sprig for garnish
Directions
Muddling
- Place mint leaves and simple syrup in highball glass.
- Gently muddle mint to release oils, don't over-muddle.
- Add lime juice and muddle briefly.
- Fill glass with crushed ice.
Assembly
- Add dark rum and stir gently.
- Top with club soda.
- Stir once more to combine.
- Garnish with lime wedge and fresh mint sprig.
- Serve with straw and bar spoon.
