Ingredients for - The Real Mojito

1. Fresh mint leaves 10
2. Lime, cut into 3 wedges, divided ½ medium
3. White sugar, or to taste 2 tablespoons
4. Ice cubes, or as needed 1 cup
5. White rum 1 ½ fluid ounces
6. Club soda, or as needed ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - The Real Mojito

1 . Stage

Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler and crush to release mint oils and lime juice. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Add remaining lime wedges and 2 tablespoons sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Fill the glass almost to the top with ice. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Pour in rum and fill the glass with club soda. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios