Minty Cuban Breeze

Refreshing and bright, the Minty Cuban Breeze cocktail is a classic Cuban mojito that's perfect for summer. With a delightful minty flavor and a touch of lime, this iconic rum-based drink is a must-have for any warm day.

Minty Cuban Breeze

A classic Cuban mojito with a refreshing minty flavor, perfect for summer.

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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 sugar, lime juice, and mint leaves.
  2. Use a muddler spoon to press and release the minty flavors, 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 and, if desired, leave the previously washed lime peel inside the glass.
  5. Using a spoon, crush the lime peel to squeeze out the juice.