Minty Cuban Breeze

Refreshing and bright, the Minty Cuban Breeze is a classic Cuban mojito with a perfect touch of mint and lime, ideal for sipping during Summer. This iconic rum-based cocktail will transport you to the Caribbean with every sip!

Minty Cuban Breeze

This classic Cuban mojito is a rum-based cocktail with a refreshing minty flavor and a perfect touch of lime.

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Ingredients

  • 7 ounces sparkling water
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 2 tablespoons raw sugar
  • 3 spearmint leaves
  • 1 lime
  • 2 ounces white rum

Instructions

  1. In a highball glass, combine the sugar, lime juice, and mint leaves.
  2. Use a muddler to press and release the minty flavors while muddling the lime juice with sugar.
  3. Add about 2 ounces of white rum and fill the rest of the glass with sparkling water.
  4. Add a dash of lime juice. If desired, leave the previously washed lime peel inside. Use a spoon to crush and squeeze the juice.