
Mojito Extra
A dark-rum mojito built on mashed mint and lemon, topped with soda and eight drops of Angostura. Deeper and drier than the Cuban original.
17% ABVMediumCocktails
Medium
Difficulty
5 min
Time
280 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Rum
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Angostura Bitters· not in your bar8 drops
Or swap: Orange Bitters — citrus-forward, Peychaud's Bitters — brighter, anise-tinged
- Lemon Juice· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Lime Juice — sharper, greener
- Dark Rum· not in your bar4 ¼ oz
Or swap: Gold Rum — lighter, smoother, Spiced Rum — adds baking spice
- Mint(optional)· not in your bar1/2 handful
- Soda Water· not in your bar4 ¼ oz
Or swap: Lemon-Lime Soda — sweeter, citrusy, Tonic Water — adds a bittersweet edge
Instructions
Put mint with lemon juice in a glas.
Mash the mint with a spoon.
Ice, rum & fill up with club soda.
Top it with Angostura.
Pairs well with
Dark rum and bitters deepen this mojito, standing up to smoky-savory bites:
- Grilled chorizo skewers
- Tostones with mojo
- Lime-chili peanuts
- Ham croquetas




