Mojito Extra

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

  1. Put mint with lemon juice in a glas.

  2. Mash the mint with a spoon.

  3. Ice, rum & fill up with club soda.

  4. 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

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